
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
CHAPTER I. HOW THE BLACK SHEEP CAME FORTH FROM THE FOLD.
CHAPTER II. HOW ALLEYNE EDRICSON CAME OUT INTO THE WORLD.
CHAPTER III. HOW HORDLE JOHN COZENED THE FULLER OF LYMINGTON.
CHAPTER IV. HOW THE BAILIFF OF SOUTHAMPTON SLEW THE TWO MASTERLESS MEN.
CHAPTER V. HOW A STRANGE COMPANY GATHERED AT THE “PIED MERLIN.”
CHAPTER VI. HOW SAMKIN AYLWARD WAGERED HIS FEATHER-BED.
CHAPTER VII. HOW THE THREE COMRADES JOURNEYED THROUGH THE WOODLANDS.
CHAPTER VIII. THE THREE FRIENDS.
CHAPTER IX. HOW STRANGE THINGS BEFELL IN MINSTEAD WOOD.
The story opens on a quiet summer day in the English countryside, where the distant toll of Beaulieu’s great bell drifts over fields, forests, and the bustling life of peasants and monks alike. The sound draws together a patchwork of villagers, laborers, and cloistered brothers, hinting at an unseen purpose that will soon pull them from their ordinary routines. In the shade of ancient oaks and beneath the soft hum of wildlife, the landscape feels both timeless and on the brink of change.
Into this world three unlikely companions emerge: a seasoned huntsman with a quick wit, a thoughtful young squire eager to prove himself, and a charismatic archer whose skill with the bow is matched only by his love of song. Their paths cross at a roadside inn, and together they form a modest band—later known as the White Company—ready to answer the call of war and adventure beyond England’s borders. As they set out, the promise of loyalty, chivalry, and the unknown lies ahead, inviting listeners to follow their journey into the heart of medieval conflict.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (811K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Keller, Carlo Traverso, Tonya Allen, Samuel S. Johnson, and David Widger
Release date
May 1, 1997
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1930
The creator of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle brought together medical knowledge, keen observation, and a gift for suspense. Beyond detective fiction, he wrote historical novels, adventure stories, and works inspired by his experiences as a physician and public figure.
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