tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post614213786543856621..comments2024-03-14T05:56:44.390+00:00Comments on Edward II: The Prince Of Wales Goes Swimming And Buys A Collar For His LionKathryn Warnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-36804328440036437102010-03-13T04:28:17.277+00:002010-03-13T04:28:17.277+00:00I have said nothing that was not truth! And it is ...I have said nothing that was not truth! And it is also true that I have grown up with good examples around me for what to do with such <i>chiens métis</i> who try to pass themselves off as men. I believe this talent for punishments must run in our blood. ;)Louis Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05104477464448107772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-85901446214700090682010-03-12T12:42:47.192+00:002010-03-12T12:42:47.192+00:00And how delightfully... French. :)And how delightfully... French. :)Hannah Kilpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06750010843246514032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-47448905304689428832010-03-12T11:35:53.649+00:002010-03-12T11:35:53.649+00:00Just wanted to say the blog post was awesome; but ...Just wanted to say the blog post was awesome; but the blog comments even more so. Gabriele, I can say nothing that our wonderful sire Louis has not already mentioned.<br /><br />*note to self* - do not annoy a kingKate Plantagenethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15241511561334259406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-25547504390010725942010-03-12T06:54:33.953+00:002010-03-12T06:54:33.953+00:00Bravo, Louis! Extremely well said. Thank you.Bravo, Louis! Extremely well said. Thank you.Kathryn Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-49184185076901230052010-03-11T18:15:37.771+00:002010-03-11T18:15:37.771+00:00Aww, Louis, now you make me blush.
I like the su...Aww, Louis, now you make me blush. <br /><br />I like the suggested treatment of that jerk. Kings are so creative in that respect. :)Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-17788921370161575352010-03-11T17:03:28.624+00:002010-03-11T17:03:28.624+00:00I agree with Lady Kathryn. What manner of man says...I agree with Lady Kathryn. What manner of man says such unkind things to a lady?! He should be flayed alive and cast into a salt pit. All the men of the land should visit him, insult him in the worst ways, and relieve themselves upon him. And then, he should have a nice pack of hungry wild dogs set loose upon him, after which his disgusting remains should be hung from the city gates with a sign upon him to tell all the world of his meanness. When he has properly rotted away, his memory should then be erased from history and utterly forgotten for all time.<br /><br />Ma très chèrie Gabriele, you are beautiful! A pox upon any who dares to say otherwise. I have seen but this small portrait of you, but even it shows what a fine face you have. If I may be so bold as to point out such fineness, I should remark upon your voluptuous lips, so ripe for a gentle kiss; your soft pale skin, which beckons to be gently stroked; your flowing golden hair, shining brightly to catch the eye of all who love beauty; your finely made cheekbones, which bespeak your fair nobility; your perfect nose, longing to be nibbled by one who adores you; your lovely high forehead, which betrays great intelligence and wisdom; and your eyes, though I cannot see them full well in the portrait to know their color, seem ablaze with light and wonder, and entice other eyes to gaze deeply into them. <br /><br />Only the basest of loathesome fools could not see such beauty. Only a wretched villain could speak ill of it. This <i>malotru</i> shames the very name of man with his intolerable meanness, and I wish him much dishonor. >:(Louis Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05104477464448107772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-83041478039142313822010-03-11T16:23:28.271+00:002010-03-11T16:23:28.271+00:00Calling someone - especially a woman - 'ugly&#...Calling someone - especially a woman - 'ugly' is hateful and horrible, and it really makes me angry to think that some nasty little moron has done that to you. It would really bother me too, and I think it's natural if it gets to you, but please, if you can, don't give it another second's thought and please don't ever stop posting pics of yourself. For one thing, what the nasty little moron said is completely and totally untrue!!! I can only pity people like him, sad little people with no life and nothing better to do but post horrible remarks about someone to try to feel better about himself.Kathryn Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-12756629233309516312010-03-11T16:02:06.530+00:002010-03-11T16:02:06.530+00:00Yeah, the ugly comment got me a bit. I knew it was...Yeah, the ugly comment got me a bit. I knew it was a troll and I shouldn't care, but it must be in the female genes to react to such things and wonder for a moment if I really should not post pictures of myself.Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-82660775605797019512010-03-11T05:11:29.110+00:002010-03-11T05:11:29.110+00:00Gabriele: oh my God!! That's so awful! What ...Gabriele: oh my God!! That's so awful! What a horrible person. Luckily, I've just been getting lots of silly spam, but nothing offensive.<br /><br />Anerje: thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. (Yes, I do remember Bet! :)Kathryn Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-78499432511928816962010-03-10T20:12:36.578+00:002010-03-10T20:12:36.578+00:00oops, that should be belt. I do hope Edward didn&#...oops, that should be belt. I do hope Edward didn't start a fashion for wearing leapardskin! hehehe! like a forerunner of Bet Lynch! (I do hope Kathryn you remember Bet Lynch!)Anerjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305237339979790391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-65297305042615337812010-03-10T20:09:59.549+00:002010-03-10T20:09:59.549+00:00OMG Kathryn - the detail of your research never ce...OMG Kathryn - the detail of your research never ceases to amaze me! What wonderful details. I'd love to know what he did to the fool - gave him a good ducking? I would say being February, maybe the poor guy had flu afterwards - but then there's a mention of a trick hmmm. And if the lion had a collar, I hope Piers insisted on a diamond one :> Bit worrying that Ed ended up with a lionskin coat - I just have the feeling it was the same lion!Anerjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305237339979790391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-89294119013939332142010-03-10T14:54:09.215+00:002010-03-10T14:54:09.215+00:00No fun. I had a real troll, complete with muddy bo...No fun. I had a real troll, complete with muddy boots and half gnawed bones. I'm all for freedom of speech but I don't think I need to tolerate comments on my blog that use the c-word and tell me not to post photos of myself because I'm too ugly. :(Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-49665565263012556642010-03-10T14:19:54.123+00:002010-03-10T14:19:54.123+00:00I picked up a nasty little spammer, unfortunately....I picked up a nasty little spammer, unfortunately. :(Kathryn Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-52106146314109741462010-03-10T14:03:14.855+00:002010-03-10T14:03:14.855+00:00Did Edward acquire his very own troll that you had...Did Edward acquire his very own troll that you had to put comment moderation on as well? <br /><br />Damn critters.Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-77796596105553265562010-03-10T07:21:51.795+00:002010-03-10T07:21:51.795+00:00LOL!! :)LOL!! :)Kathryn Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-27595290837140262242010-03-09T20:02:20.701+00:002010-03-09T20:02:20.701+00:00And of course, the chronicler doesn't specify ...And of course, the chronicler doesn't specify Richmond's 'frivolous' excuses. <br /><br />"Sorry, Ned, but Isa is sexier than you." ? ;)Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-69159792159924827762010-03-09T19:31:40.848+00:002010-03-09T19:31:40.848+00:00Carla: yes, it's really amazing how much stuff...Carla: yes, it's really amazing how much stuff is there when you start digging! I love it.<br /><br />Mon cher Louis, indeed, you cannot have been more than five - maybe only four, now I come to think of it - when your lord father went to war with Edward I over Gascony and Blanche and young Ned's betrothal was broken off, and Ned betrothed to Philippa of Flanders instead. Sadly, it does seem that any alliance between England and France was not destined to last long, doesn't it? :(Kathryn Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-34264630293263744272010-03-09T18:17:56.044+00:002010-03-09T18:17:56.044+00:00How amazing to have all these details available!How amazing to have all these details available!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901028520813891575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-84300758009306582952010-03-09T17:30:12.356+00:002010-03-09T17:30:12.356+00:00Ma chère Kathryn, I do recall someone speaking of ...Ma chère Kathryn, I do recall someone speaking of Blanche being betrothed to Edward, but at that time I was very young, and thus do not remember anything about it directly.<br /><br />Indeed, it seemed pre-determined that, no matter who married whom, France and England should be at odds over something and no real lasting peace could be had.Louis Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05104477464448107772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-15892746404089831402010-03-09T11:43:11.419+00:002010-03-09T11:43:11.419+00:00Happy reading, Ashmodai! :) Let me know if you n...Happy reading, Ashmodai! :) Let me know if you need any help finding stuff!Kathryn Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-27703303088104868852010-03-09T09:51:03.026+00:002010-03-09T09:51:03.026+00:00Thanks very much, I'll see where I can get the...Thanks very much, I'll see where I can get them.<br />(Imagine me droolinmg now with a mad sparkle in my eyes... "Must! Have!")Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923211901062787444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-79364638728181993662010-03-09T06:39:01.526+00:002010-03-09T06:39:01.526+00:00Clement: awwww, thank you! What a lovely comment,...Clement: awwww, thank you! What a lovely comment, and I'm really glad you like my blog!<br /><br />Susan: hehe, maybe! ;)<br /><br />Brad: thank you! I love Ed's accounts for these fascinating insights into him, his personality and the people around him.<br /><br />Richmond was loyal to Ed for most of his reign (captured at the battle of Byland in Oct 1322, for instance, and Ed paid a ransom of 14,000 marks) but accompanied his son to France in Sept 1325 and subsequently joined Isabella and Mortimer. Ed seized his lands in March 1326; Richmond wrote to Ed explaining why he couldn't return, “which excuses the king deems wholly frivolous.”Kathryn Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-92104709670289379072010-03-09T06:34:15.792+00:002010-03-09T06:34:15.792+00:00Louis: aha, I understand. :) I often wonder what...Louis: aha, I understand. :) I often wonder what would have happened if Ed II had married one of the fiancées he had before Isabella (did you know he was betrothed from 1291 to 1294 to your aunt Blanche, who later married the duke of Austria, Sire?). The most fascinating 'what if' to my mind is Margaret of Norway, the little queen of Scotland who died aged 7 in 1290 - if Ed had married her it might have spared centuries of English-Scots conflict, but for sure Ed would have had far more conflict with France instead.Kathryn Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397714441908100576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-52252895286656045512010-03-09T02:33:08.123+00:002010-03-09T02:33:08.123+00:00Great post, Kathryn. I love all the details. Edw...Great post, Kathryn. I love all the details. Edward's household was quite a company: knights, trumpeters, minstrels, esquires, horses, hounds, falcons, a leopard, and a lion. <br /><br />Did John of Brittany, Earl of Richmond, become an enemy of Edward? I remember he was the one English earl that Gaveston loved.<br /><br />So great to have you bring out the details from the household accounts - they offer such insights. For example, it's nice to know that Edward kept Welshmen in his household. No wonder he was beloved there.Brad Verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12625952433525136026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545049.post-355488002794232332010-03-08T19:44:20.358+00:002010-03-08T19:44:20.358+00:00Love all these details! (Maybe the lion collar was...Love all these details! (Maybe the lion collar was made after the lion died of lion old age?)Susan Higginbothamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517907583894026599noreply@blogger.com