The Black Shield of Falworth Page #7

Water for the Lady but

cool wine for Lord Alban's men.

Quickly! And I pray we reach

Sir Hubert in time.

If Alban intends treachery,

his men are place to advantage.

- So are the Squires Sir James.

- Young fools.

Without armor they'll be slaughtered.

Had they worn armor they'd be

in the dungeon with the Men At Arms.

Alban has chosen lance and axe.

I shall use lance and sword.

We shall soon see whether your time

with me has been wasted Sir James.

Nlay God ride with you.

What is your name?

Why are you here?

I am Myles Falworth

and I am here to defend my challenge

upon the body of Gilbert of Alban.

Proclaiming him

an unknightly knight

and a false

and perjured liar!

Gilbert of Alban

you be enterprised this day

to discharge sureties before the King

and to encounter in your defense

Myles Falworth, knight.

Do your endeavor in God's name.

- What treachery!

- Not mine sire.

Alban seeks your throne.

I have long awaited this day

Sir Hubert.

Lord Falworth is avenged and

the honor of his house vindicated.

It shall be proclaimed

throughout the realm this day

a grateful king

has reinstated the name,

title and estates of Falworth,

together with all rights,

honors and prerogatives

attached to said quality.

Henceforth, my Lord Falworth

wear your father's

coat of arms

as proudly

and honorably as did he.

With your permission sire.

LVly Lord.

With your permission, my Lord.

Sir Francis,

since you may be

too faint hearted to ask...

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