Poems 1960-2000 by Fleur Adcock

Poems 1960-2000 by Fleur Adcock

Author:Fleur Adcock [Fleur Adcock]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781780370040
Publisher: Bloodaxe Books
Published: 2011-11-11T16:00:00+00:00


I

A halting spate: Hotspur was said to have some kind of impediment in his speech, which at times delayed his fiery utterances.

High is his prowess: This section quotes the traditional elements of the ideal of chivalry.

II

Castle Leazes: The pasture-lands north of the city wall.

‘Sir, I shall bear this token off…’: The two speeches are taken from the version quoted by Froissart.

IV

Otterburn: The battle was probably fought on the night of 19 August 1388, by moonlight.

Silver crescent: This was the cap-badge of the Percies; their coat of arms bore a blue lion rampant.

His brother: Ralph Percy.



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