
[Illustration: Cover art.]
[Frontispiece: The Countess raised her hand and pointed at him.]
BY - JOHN REED SCOTT
ILLUSTRATIONS - Cover Art - The Countess raised her hand and pointed at him … Frontispiece - The Duke fastened his eyes upon the young knight's face. - He struck him a swinging right arm blow that sent him plunging among the rushes on the floor.
BEATRIX OF CLARE
I. RUDDY TRESSES AND GREY EYES
II. RICHARD OF GLOUCESTER
III. THE VOICE ON THE RAMPARTS
IV. TRAILING CHAINS
V. THE CAPTURED FAVOR
In a quiet forest clearing, a weary knight named Sir Aymer de Lacy is confronted by a flamboyant outlaw whose silk and velvet attire contrast sharply with his own armor. Their conversation crackles with wit as the bandit inspects the knight’s jeweled chain, ruby ring, and fine doublet, trading barbs about value, fashion, and courtesy. The exchange, laced with polite sarcasm, hints at a mutual curiosity that goes beyond a simple robbery.
As the archers lower their bows, the outlaw asks the knight to linger, suggesting that something more than treasure is at stake. De Lacy, already bound for Windsor, must weigh his sense of duty against the stranger’s enigmatic charm. Listeners are drawn into a world of medieval intrigue where honor, deception, and unexpected alliances begin to intertwine, setting the stage for a tale that balances romance with daring adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (440K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2005-11-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1869–1942
A lawyer, soldier, and popular storyteller of the early 1900s, this American author was known for brisk historical romances and adventure novels. His books often blend court intrigue, duels, and old-world settings with an easy, fast-moving style.
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