Geoffrey the Knight. with Engravings by G. Dor

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 edition. Excerpt: ...Et anet a terra cazer E 1'sanc tot viu clar e vermeil I eis per lo ras e la boeha. MS., foL 28, v. 2401. open your eyes, and see who it is that addresses you. Have you forgotten the great order of knighthood to which you belong, your rank, and all your courage? Reassure yourself, and put by your shield, for the leper is conquered and dead! At these words Geoffrey somewhat recovered himself, and finding that he was bareheaded, -- Damozel, said he amazed, who has removed my helm, and carried away my good sword? I, sir knight, during your swoon. And what has become of the giant? Where is he? He lies at your feet, swimming in his blood. Geoffrey then perceived the deformed and mutilated corpse, and went to rest himself upon a bench until he had fully recovered his senses. His giddiness having passed away, he bethought himself of the child, and sought it anxiously from chamber to chamber. But search as he might, and run, and call, he could neither discover the child nor the other leper. Nevertheless, said he, I must find them, and I will, --either within or without the castle, --for I shall not value myself at a denier unless I return the child to its mother, and avenge myself on the leper for the outrage he offered me. With this resolve, he strode hastily towards the gate, but though it was thrown wide open, he could not cross THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN. the threshold! Despite his yearning and his efforts, his feet were checked by an invisible barrier. Ah, me I he exclaimed, can I be enchanted? He stepped back, took a formidable leap, sprang forward, but alighted on the very same spot. A similar result attended several useless essays, and his heart was chilled with despair. Bursting into tears, he murmured, --Alas, ...