Late Anglo-Norman Chanson de geste

Sir Edward Senestre
fallen in Spring Crown Tourney, A.S. XLI

Late Anglo-Norman Chanson de geste

Baron Edward Senestre fought to win the Crown
And doing so secure for him much great renown.
The first to face, great Augustine was then brought down
Fair Signy held her noble lord against her gown.
The next to fall, Sarpedon facing with a frown
The Lady Ewe within her tears the sorrow drown.

And then did Edward face brave Tearlach, noble knight
Sir Edward struck him down thus ending valiant fight.
Master Korwyn assailed Edward as Phoenix flight
Edward prevailed through skillful arms and righteous might.
Then did he look at Kuma who with lofty height
Attacked, but Edward snatched the win from Kuma’s sight.

Sir Edward stood his ground against Gamyl the proud
But felled the knight and gave him Death’s cold Ebon shroud.
Came next Jamal, fierce Saracen who strongly vowed
To make fair Eowyn Queen in manner clear and loud.
Their battle great, but Edward left Jamal’s head bowed
One left to face before the throne would be endowed.

Edward and Drogo faced the other to decide
Who would alight the Crown upon their beaut’ous bride.
Would Mora or Ithuna as Queen sit beside
Their lords as King with honor and the deepest pride?
First Drogo, Edward second, now both knights were tied
The final pass was epic as they did collide!

With sword and shield both knights did battle on that day.
The honor on that field was such a grand display,
All felt the presence of a most chivalric way.
The wolf and boar went back and forth in wicked fray
Edward fell then, but fear not! He’ll not fade away!
All cheer the Great Sir Edward! Hip, hip, hip, hurray!

— Baron Beorn of the Northern Sea

... is a 13th century Hiberno-Nordman bard and warrior in service to The Bruce. He honors his Irish Mother and Norse Father by boasting, drinking, fighting, eating, and generally making the lives of King Edward’s knights as miserable as possible.

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