Edgar the Ready: A Tale of the Third Edward's Reign

A seasoned soldier regales a teenage companion with the roar of the Battle of Sluys, where King Edward’s fierce drive and a makeshift fleet of coastal ships met the towering French armada. He paints the clash in vivid detail—archers rain down arrows, knights crash through floating ramparts, and the tide of English resolve turns the tide of war. The tale is told as they ride through Devon’s wild borders, a journey meant to return the boy to Sir John Chartris’ castle.

Meanwhile the road ahead grows treacherous. Rough rocks and tangled scrub force the riders onto narrow paths, and from the shadows emerge a fierce gang led by the red‑haired Red of Ordish, brandishing iron‑spiked clubs. The young lad’s heart pounds as danger closes in, promising a test of courage that will shape his path far beyond the battlefield’s memory.