I guess I am stuck being "The Black Knight"...who ends up with no
legs or arms and is called a loony by the king...I guess it fits..hehehe
But here is a cool thing I found about the "Green Knight". Never heard
of him myself.
The Green Knight
The Green Knight was a character featured in the classic poem Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight (fourteenth century) and its derivative
The Green Knight (c. 1500). This knight came into Arthur's hall and
asked any one of his knights to trade blows.
The Green Knight prepares to fight.
Gawain accepted this challenge and he was allowed to strike first. He
cut off the Green Knight's head. The latter calmly picked it up and told
Gawain to meet him on New Year's Morning for his turn.
On his way to this meeting, Gawain lodged with a lord and each
agreed to give the other what he had obtained during each day of
Gawain's stay. On the first day, when the lord was out hunting, Gawain
received a kiss from his wife which was duly passed on. On the second
day, he received a brace of kisses which were also passed on. On the
third day he was given three kisses and some green lace which would
magically protect him, but only the three kisses were passed on.
Having left the lord's residence, Gawain arrived at the Green Chapel
where he was to meet the Green Knight. He knelt for the blow. The
Green Knight aimed three blows at Gawain, but the first two did not
make contact and the third but lightly cut his neck.
The Green Knight turned out to be the lord with whom he had been
staying and he said he would not have cut Gawain at all had the latter
told him about the lace. The Green Knight was called Bertilak and he
lived at Castle Hutton. The tale bears a striking resemblance to an
Irish narrative in which Cu Roi takes the part of the Green Knight and
Cuchullain that of Gawain. The Green Knight may have been the Green
Man, a wild man featured on inn signboards whose effigy was carried
in civic processions.
*Sir Pertolepe was also called the Green Knight, and he was defeated
by Sir Gareth.
Maybe this is wear Monty Python got the idea for the Black Knight.
Dave
Well, there is always Sir Bedevere, the wise man of science. "If she weighs the same as a duck...."
Me, I'm laying claims to Sir Robin. "Bravely ran away away..."
I've always loved the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Quite a few versions and retellings.
Living up to an obligation, even knowing it's going to cost you your life. Plenty of opportunities to run
and hide with no one to think the worse of you. Brave fellow that Gawain.
LMAO!!!
I had thoughts of that from the scene from "The Cable Guy" but was
reluctant to say anything.
Does anyone know where the term "wench" originated? I am a huge
Conan buff and read alot of that when I am not reading chess
books...I actually have almost as many Conan books as I do chess
books...and that term for women is used alot.
I find it quite degrading...and no the wife is not looking over my
shoulder...but I would really love to know the history of the word.
Dave
From Old English it stems from wencel, a child of either sex. In Middle
English it comes from wench, a girl or maid. But it more often means
a woman or girl, usually a peasant girl. Often used humously: "and
brawny country wenches, laughing, draw near to bandy ale-house
jest." But it is sometimes meant as a prostitute. Kirk
Thank you so much John..I really appreciate it...even changed my
profile to reflect it. Now Beck thinks I am an idiot for riding around the
house with the broom between my legs and a spatula in my hand (
only thing I could find at the time..hehehe) and screaming "The Black
Knight always triumphs...Have at you!"
Dave
The Diplomat And newest Knight
Too many for me to reply to them all individually. I chucked reading
through all of them. Thanks for making my day. In some way or other
we are all part of the Most Active or Best rated player ladders. We all
belong to both "kingdom". It's just fun to compete sometime.
John
The Ambassador
Little Grasshopper
King of Map
Most Titled Player.
PS: LOL