Macgregor. Story of France.
Perry. St. Louis.
France, 13th Century. Reign of King Louis IX.
13. Count Hugo's sword.
Outline: At the inn of William, the Conqueror—Its
history—Geoffrey's connection with the inn, and the cause of
his grief—Coming of Count Hugo—The strolling jongleur
brings news from Rouen—Geoffrey secretes the "Saracen
sword"—The count discovers his loss and Geoffrey confesses
to the theft—The wrath of Count Hugo—Coming of the king's
heralds—Release of Geoffrey—Summons to court of King Louis IX.
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Stein. Troubadour tales.
England and Holy Land, 13th Century. Reign of Henry III and Richard I.
14. The prince and the page.
Outline: The hunter captures the two fugitives—Princess
Eleanor pleads for the pardon of Richard and his
servant—Richard becomes a royal page—The landing of the
Crusaders—Death of King Louis—Illness of John—Richard's
wrath—Return of Sir Raynal—Richard writes to
England—Richard accused of sending letter to order arrest of
Prince Henry—The combat—Richard sent as messenger meets his
brother—Richard accused of being in league with his
brothers—Edward defends his page—The pilgrim in the
hospitalier—Richard gives his life for his prince.
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