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The Duel (Traveler's Tale #42)
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The Duel (Traveler's Tale #42) |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I’ve known a knight, or two, I ‘ave- And this is what I’ve found… Too oft by foolish ritual, Or, blind loyalty they’re bound. Ah, let them scoff be’ind me back, Me blade is still for ‘ire- I’ll serve the ‘ighest bidder! Adventure’s me desire. Aye, I be Scot… A problem, that? Then, prithee, draw thy blade… On lesser grounds than these by far, To rest, brave men I’ve layed! Ah, that’s a lad! En garde! Ami- Faith, that was close, my word! Aye, ye’ve a wrist, ‘tis plain to see Tha’ oft ye’ve used a sword. Ah, pleasant is the ring of steel, Upon the Traveler’s ear. And better yet to face a foe… Who shows no ‘int of fear. Aha! I pricked ye tha’ time lad. I learned tha’ fro’ a Master… In old Seville’s “salle de armes”- It’s oft spared fro’ disaster. Oho, it’s tit for tat ye play- Aye, tha’ time you pricked me… No more time for fun an’ games, Let see wha’ we sha’ see. Ah, lad, ye press me ‘ard, ye do! Ye’ve no repect for years. ‘Tis sad tonight yer widowed lass Will weep those bitter tears. Ah, lad, ye showed such promise, too Look wha’ ye’ve gone an’ done- Ye fair misread my feint, me lad… An’ now yer course is run. The coup? Ah, yes, I’ll grant ye grace- Yer courage didna fail- I’ll lift a glass fer ye tonight- So goes the Traveler’s Tale. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Gunslinger, this kept its form throughout and became a thoroughly thrilling read. Visions of pirates are now floating in my head.(Whether that was your intention or not) Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"And better yet to face a foe… Who shows no ‘int of fear." "Ah, lad, ye press me ‘ard, ye do! Ye’ve no repect for years. ‘Tis sad tonight yer widowed lass Will weep those bitter tears." Wow!!! Brilliantly penned Gunslinger! What a marvelous read this was. You have the verbiage right down to a science, absolutely perfect ... and such a wonderful tale indeed. Very well done, much enjoyed this!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
My oh my, what a poetic craftsman y'be! Stunning tale, good sir, and I can tell ye I enjoyed ev'ry impaling moment of it! Rainydays |
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GreyMouser Junior Member
since 2000-10-20
Posts 17 |
Excellent tale, Gunslinger... 'ats off to Ye Mike |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Slinger~ You never leave us wanting - anything but more. Tight and conclusive ! Got that lilt down to a fine art ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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