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lanval Marie de France, translated Judith P. Shoaf 1991, 2005 The adventure of another lay, Just as it happened, I'll relay: It tells of a very nice nobleman, And it's called lanval in Breton. King Arthur was staying at Carduel-- That King of valiant and courtly estate-- His borders there he guarded well Against the Pict, against the Scot, Who'd cross into Logres to devastate The countryside often, and a lot. He held court there at Pentecost,1 The summer feast we call Whitsun, Giving gifts of impressive cost To every count and each baron And all knights of the Round Table.

LANVAL Marie de France, translated Judith P. Shoaf ©1991, 2005 The adventure of another lay, Just as it happened, I'll relay: It tells of a very nice nobleman,

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