Sir Gamyl of the Abbey the fame

Sir Gamyl of Mottrum
fallen in Fall Crown Tourney, A.S. XLII

Sir Gamyl of the Abbey the fame
with sword and hand of Danyel would reign
so fought he in the lists this day
to wear the crown of Caid they say

Took up his sword so straight and true
boldly strode within and slew
Aethelwulf, the northern hound
who now lays upon the eric ground!

Baroness Brianna Je Nell
next opponent of his that fell
before the echo of her name
fell silent to the courtiers came

Next Sir Rhyes of Ravenscroft does confront
but our hero's shield does block and blunt
all the blows that he can throw
and shows once more his prowess true
as Ravenscroft's feathers flew
to gently fall and lay beside
the bearer of the Ravens pride

Gunnar Jorgensen Gamyl did spy
despite the sweat now in his eye
a strong young warrior in many view.
Tall and brave, with mighty arm,
to head he struck most grave.
Our hero's head did ring!
and wonder he was helm did sting?
But no, defended he, but wary now on wabbly knees.
A contest now of giants fought
The ringing of swords on oaken knots
did turn the heads of many sots.
Gamyl's many hours spent
at practice did prevent
Gunnar's blows to lament
before his own sword could rent and tear
and lay poor Gunnar beside his hair.

Sir Patrick next came to claim
the crowns for he his lady fair
Gayml did try his best,
but t'was Sir Patrick won the test!

Then with little respite
did Gamyl face another Knight
Duke Edric he must slay
to advance upon the day
Around the eric they did stride
But Edric's blade first did fly
It struck true and down did lay
our hero upon the hay

— Lord Daniel von Ravensfeuld

...confessed brother of the Hospitallers of St. John de Caid

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