Rondeau

Blaine de Navarre
fallen in Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. XLII

(rondeau)

The blooming rose about his sleeve
Wraps tender blessings in its weave,
As dalliance in dappled light
May lead a fevered youth to write
His wood-carved dreams beneath the leaves.

His limbs are dressed with helm and greaves
—In silvered skin are dreams achieved—
And bend in measure to delight
The blooming rose.

Hers is the hope to which he cleaves,
To win the crest that gently breathes
Its accolade to pregnant night;
That from his favored hands she might
Behold, of gifts, a gift received:
The blooming rose.

— Lord Will Schuyler the Younger

... is a 15th century Englishman of uncertain destination: apprenticed to the wit of arithmetic, he still at times endeavors to court the muse.

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