On the morning of the fourth day Sir Gawain left the castle gate
The lady of the castle waved him off biding him farewell.
Brave Gawain did not know if he would greet another morn but on he went to meet his fate.
The sun shone off the snow and all hushed and still , with God help he prayed all would go well!
After a long days ride Sir Gawain saw a little chapel come into view.
His spirits were low but he knew he had honour and truth on his side.
As the sun set he dismounted his steed , he knew what he had to do.
So he left his sword and shield by the chapel door and walked towards the alter , there was nowhere to hide.
There stood the Green Knight waiting in the gloom,he asked sir Gawain was he ready to meet his doom.
Gawain advanced toward the Green Knight, and went down on bended knee and removed his helmet
Offering his neck he waited for the blow, he hoped he could be brave enough, he feared that he might swoon.
The Green Knight raised the axe and as he brought it down she saw Sir Gawain flinch before his neck the blade met.
The Green Knight asked Sir Gawain if he was afraid, he then made fun of him calling him a maid.
Gawain then told the Green knight to get on with things and take his blow.
Then Knight then swung again and this time missed his mark. At this Sir Gawain, no longer afraid
Demanded that the Green Knight tarry no more . He shouted ” take your blow sir and let my blood flow!!”
So taking aim the Green Knight took a swing and came down hard and fast, but just barely glanced our brave Knight’s neck.
Sir Gawain could not understand how he was only grazed, he asked the Green Knight why he was still alive.
The Green Knight started laughing and suddenly he changed by magic fair or foul he had become Lord Betilak.
What is this wandered our brave hero, why was he here awake and alive.
The two knights left the chapel and to a near by lake, did walk
The Green Knight told Gawain it had all been just a test.
Devised by the old lady who had been at their first meeting , who had smiled at him but did not talk.
She was the witch Morgan Le Fay she had decided they would test Arthur’s Knights to see if any she could best!
Gawain was angry perhaps it was his pride
The Green Knight told him that his wife had been in on the trial
But Sir Gawain had resisted her however hard she’d tried.
You are an honourable knight sir I beg you lets part as friends said the Green knight with a smile..
So back to Arthur’s court a weary Gawain rode
He had many a tale to tell of the people he had met
On his journeying and those he had helped along the road.
Arthur was interested in Sir Gawain’s tale he was not surprised at his sisters’ part in the whole affair.
So now it is another Christmas tide for Arthur and his knights
Let us leave them for a while to their feasting and their fights!
Jun 24, 2013 @ 21:43:54
Another wonderful part of your wonderful series! You inspired me to write about Merlin recently, which just published on my blog. You really bring this glorious, rich mythology to life! 🙂
Jun 25, 2013 @ 04:27:38
Thank you for your kind words. I am delighted that you are enjoying this series and I am even more happy to hear that you have been inspired to write about Merlin the greatest wizard of England. I am off to read your post right now. 🙂 xx
Jun 25, 2013 @ 09:32:00
Awww
I missed parts 1 and 2..
Would I miss a lot if I skipped to 3?
Be honest now
🙂 x
Jun 25, 2013 @ 11:57:15
Well you’d get a happy ending but you would not know anything about the story. Totally up to you but you will have no idea of the story. 😉
Jun 25, 2013 @ 12:31:48
Part one it is.. 🙂
x
Jun 25, 2013 @ 15:26:52
Yup then part two!! 😉
Jun 25, 2013 @ 15:55:49
yes, yes!!
In good time…
🙂
So 3 parts. will there be a 4th lol
x
Jun 25, 2013 @ 17:07:55
Yes there will be more!
Jun 25, 2013 @ 17:24:00
Good..As I am trying harder to visit more blogs, all 200 or so, I will get round to reading…
Thanks for that, honestly enjoyed it.. lol
Jun 25, 2013 @ 17:42:35
I am pleased you enjoyed it !!
Jun 25, 2013 @ 16:43:54
WOW..
That was good…
After all the worrying it was a test by the woman.
The Knight had to plans to kill him and they left each other as friends.
Amazing story.
May I ask where you got this?
Seriously I am not into reading at all (Although I am onto my 3rd book ever as an Adult) http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/time-riders-the-book-series/ 4 more to go and another release in November about the Mayan 2012 thing.
Did you make this story yourself or copy it.
Sorry for my ignorance. I am truly ignorant in such things.
That was good.
Will there be a part 4?
And why did he spurn the sexual advances? Pride? Custom? Loyalty?
x
Jun 25, 2013 @ 17:03:02
Okay, the tale is one of the many tales about King Arthur and the Knights of the round table. I did not copy it nor did I make it up. I knew the story so I told it in rhyme. Why did he spurn the Lady’s advances, because she was the wife of the Lord Bertilak and he was an honest, pure and good knight. Too Honourable to do the dirty. There are more tales yes but I have already written at least four other stories on the subject!! I think that is all. 😉 xxxxx
Jun 25, 2013 @ 17:22:32
I am SOO new to this it is untrue..I did football for 15 years, had to stop, started writing, then started reading Time Riders.. “full stop” lol
We live and learn though… x
Jun 25, 2013 @ 17:41:14
Yes that is often how it goes, learning is fun!! 😉
Jun 25, 2013 @ 21:47:12
T’is true..
To deny learning is to stop living…
Can I copywrite that? That was EPICNESS!!
🙂 😛
Jun 26, 2013 @ 14:48:53
T’is true , t’is true!! 😉
Jun 26, 2013 @ 16:19:23
lol
Jun 26, 2013 @ 16:54:32
😉
Jun 26, 2013 @ 17:03:54
I put a © on my saying and a ™
🙂
Jun 26, 2013 @ 17:30:03
God Bless so you did!! 😉
Jun 26, 2013 @ 18:30:04
🙂 I’m a “kinda” cleverish person, maybe, once….
Jun 26, 2013 @ 18:38:43
What only onceish??
Jun 26, 2013 @ 18:42:35
ish,i,ish..
Aye…
lol
Jun 26, 2013 @ 15:15:01
The Knight held to his teachings and beliefs, with his honour intact and that of the fair lady, proving that truth and valour wins through Willow, Lovely tale told well my friend. hugs aplenty xPenx
Jun 26, 2013 @ 15:17:10
Thank you, I think I need to give the Arthurian tales a little rest for now I do not want to get boring!
Jun 26, 2013 @ 18:56:59
Another amazing part comes to an end. Will be waiting for more.
Jun 26, 2013 @ 18:59:58
Really I though people would get bored with the Arthurian Tales?
Jun 26, 2013 @ 19:03:52
No I am a fan of King Arthur and the Knights of round table tales. Always inspired me. Read a few tales as part of my Masters degree in English literature, sometime ago. never forgot the inspirational messages and acts of honor and dignity. You write them in such a beautiful manner i am getting addicted to this. Keep writing please.
Jun 26, 2013 @ 19:06:47
OH! I am so pleased to hear that you are enjoying this , I shall write one tomorrow I promise , tonight I have a ghostly story on my mind which I must get out of my head! xx
Jun 26, 2013 @ 19:11:15
Pleasure is mine. No pressure my friend, I am a regular visitor I enjoy all your posts.
Jun 26, 2013 @ 19:13:08
Thanks no pressure I do have a tale in mind!
Jun 26, 2013 @ 19:15:05
Good I am looking forward to it my friend.
Jun 26, 2013 @ 19:19:56
Thanks!
Jun 26, 2013 @ 19:20:30
My pleasure.
Jun 26, 2013 @ 19:40:45
🙂
Jun 27, 2013 @ 02:36:11
You write not only with beauty but discipline. I do admire you.
Jun 27, 2013 @ 17:20:48
Thank you so much.