Knight”s Fee
“Knight’s Fee” by Rosemary Sutcliff, published by Oxford University Press in 1973, is a children’s story that follows the journey of an orphan named Randal. Set against the backdrop of Norman England, Randal finds himself on the gatehouse roof of Arundel Castle, yearning to witness the arrival of the new Lord. A small accident involving a fig sets off a chain of events that will alter the course of his life, leading him toward squirehood and the pursuit of knighthood.
Readers will discover Randal’s adventures as he navigates a world filled with brave minstrels, kind knights, and the challenges posed by the sons of William the Conqueror. The narrative explores themes of courage and friendship, as Randal’s determination and the bonds he forms guide him through intrigue and deceit. This edition contains 224 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging tale for young readers interested in historical adventures.
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Out of sight of the patrolling sentinels, Randal sits on the gatehouse roof. The orphan is more at home with the hounds he tends, but he yearns to see the new Lord arrive at Arundel Castle. As he leans over the battlements to watch the procession, a fig slips from Randal’s hand and lands right on the nose of Hugh Goch’s horse. The accident is small, but it will change Randal’s entire life. A game of chess, a brave minstrel, a kind old knight, and a friend will point Randal to squirehood, and his own courage will pave his path to become a knight. Battle between the sons of William the Conqueror makes Randal’s journey in Norman England an exciting one, but intrigue and deceit may take from Randal a heavy knight’s fee.
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