
MASTERS OF THE GUILD - By L. Lamprey - Author of “In the Days of the Guild” - Illustrated by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis New York 1920
DEDICATION - TO DOROTHY
I. — PEIROL OF THE PIGEONS
II. — A TOURNAMENT IN THE CLOUDS
III. — THE PUPPET PLAYERS
IV. — PADRAIG OF THE SCRIPTORIUM
V. — THE TAPESTRY CHAMBER
VI. — THE FAIRIES' WELL
VII. — THE WOLVES OF OSSORY
VIII. — THE ROAD OF THE WILD SWAN
In a bustling medieval castle, the arrival of a returning noble and his young daughter sparks a weekend of feasting, music, and whispered intrigue. Amid the fragrant gardens, the wandering troubadour rehearses a new ballad, his melodies weaving through the chorus of songbirds that seem to celebrate the guests. It is there that he encounters Peirol, a serious‑eyed boy cradling a white pigeon, whose uncanny rapport with the flock hints at a hidden talent far beyond his humble origins.
As the castle’s gates swing open to herald trumpets and the chatter of courtiers, the boy’s flock erupts in a dazzling display, turning him into a living sculpture of feathered companions. Peirol boasts of training his “voyageur” pigeons, suggesting a deeper purpose for their flights. The stage is set for a tale where music, mystery, and the secret art of messenger birds may intertwine, drawing listeners into a world where every wingbeat could change the course of the festivities.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (334K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
May 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1869–1951
A writer of lively historical books for young readers, she turned the distant past into stories that felt close, curious, and human. Her work ranged from ancient Britain to colonial America, often blending research with an inviting storytelling style.
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