H. C. Bailey

Name: The Fool — Chapter 4
Author: H. C. Bailey

The Fool — Chapter 4 (1921)

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“The Fool — Chapter 4”, published in 1921, is a work by H. C. Bailey. It explores elements such as Frenchman, Bran and fool.

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 4 (1921)

“ At least it was a knight who was to murder me. A better knight than you, Stephen. For he was ashamed."
"By the cross, there was no thought to murder you. You were not known. You came by stealth, you lurked in hiding. The Fleming brought word of you and was bidden bring what he found. But naught was sure. And the sword—it was said you were mad, boy. You raved."
"Who raves here, cousin? I was not known? Why was I made prisoner? Speak truth, man; you knew and you feared. It is writ in your face."
"I fear no man," the King said. "There is none can do me hurt. What do you want of me?" ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 4 (1921)

“ No man suffers of me because he is King Stephen's man. But the rope for all rogues. Go, tie him up. You heard the King give him to me. And hark ye, the poor fool who was taken with me, bring him here. He is my man."
Sir Yves looked away. "It—it was not known, my lord."
"Say you so?" the red brows bent. "It shall be known."
And after a while when the wine and meat were on the board came Bran, shambling, wriggling, muttering. He blinked at the candle light. "Now God have mercy, brother," he said, and dropped on his knees and fell to fondling Henry's hand and kissing it. ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 4 (1921)

“ Henry pointed at the drawn sword.
"Faith, who deals with a madman guards against a bite."
"Do you think you can kill me in the dark?" He sprang upon Sir Yves and bore him down, wrenching his sword arm and from the struggle rose grasping the sword.
"God save you, boy, who thought of killing you?" Sir Yves gasped, scrambling to his feet. "You are mad as a hare."
"Go back to your King Stephen and tell him that Henry of Anjou waits him sword in hand."
"What? What? By the mass, it is a challenge!"
"And you a knight. Sir Yves d'Eu. Carry it or be shamed." ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 4 (1921)

“ Bran threw another stone into the water. "And kings are but men and men are but kings. So God save all."
The Frenchman laughed. "Now God have mercy, fool, what is this?"
"Why this is thus, brother. You are but King Stephen without a crown."
"God's body, man, give me no more riddles."
"Na, na. Bran is a simple man. No riddles in him. See, brother, because I will not let you do your will, you send me to the devil. Because the bishops will not let him do his will, King Stephen holds them all prisoners. Ergo, brother, ergo, you are as like as brothers, you and my lord King." ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 4 (1921)

“ What should Bran do with love of women?" He made himself like a hunchback, he grimaced. "Bran is a fool born. But the poor fool holds that maid dear. He would not have her broken, brother. She is all that he has."
"Why, man, do you think you can keep her a nun?"
Bran looked up at him. "And you, brother, do you think you could take her to wife?"
"God have mercy, fool, you are too righteous. Man and maid must have their fun."
"There is other work for you, brother. You were not born to spoil poor men's maids."
The Frenchman glowered at him. "The devil burn you and your homilies!" ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 4 (1921)

“ Henry raised the sword in salute and Sir Yves lifted his hand. "My lord, you well know that King Stephen is the most gallant knight alive. A challenge hath he never denied nor will ever from any man who hath the right to give him challenge." ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 4 (1921)

“ He leaned in the corner—there was nothing in the place but the stone which made it—and folded his arms and broke out in that sudden loud laugh of his. "Now has the hart caught a hound," said he. "Here is sport," and he fell silent and very still and calm for awhile and let his mind work. ”

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