Chapter 33 Chapter 33 The Herald

Ariel: Listen, they're yelling. Prospero: Let's chase them hard. "storm" When they heard that the rebellious citizens of Liège had dared to send a heraldry as an envoy to the haughty king at such a moment when the Duke of Burgundy was furious with them, all the people there stepped aside to witness his appearance with great amazement. arrival.It is worth mentioning that at that time only sovereign monarchs exchanged heraldic officers on solemn occasions, while lower nobles only sent a low-level ceremonial officer called herald.It is also worth mentioning that Louis XI has always looked down on any vain things that do not indicate actual power and actual interests, especially openly ridiculing heraldry and heraldry, saying that these are red, green, and flashy .His rival, the Duke of Charles, however, had a very different sense of honour, and took such matters very seriously in etiquette.

The heraldry, who was ushered in to the audience of the kings, wore a tunic embroidered with the arms of his master.The coat of arms is distinguished by the boar's head; but the depiction is too bright and inaccurate in the eyes of the connoisseur.The rest of the costumes are generally very gaudy, full of lace, embroidery, and ornaments of all kinds.The feathers he wore were so high that they seemed to touch the roof of the hall.In short, the usual splendor and vulgarity of heraldry's dress was multiplied and exaggerated in this man.Not only the clothes are embroidered with wild boar heads everywhere, but the hats are also made in the shape of wild boar heads with blood-red tongues and fangs, which means red tongue and red teeth in technical terms.There was something bold and guilty about the man's appearance, too, which suggested that he was aware that he was taking a desperate risk, and that nothing but a desperate chance of safety.He also displayed this mixture of terror and audacity in saluting kings.His strange and embarrassing gestures were also unusual among those who were frequently received by kings.

Tell me in the name of the devil, who are you?These were the first words the bold Charles uttered when he saw the strange envoy. My name is the Red Boar, replied the Herald, and it is William.Herald of Dramak.By the grace of God, he has been elected as the royal bishop of Liege by the election of all the pastors of the church. Ah!Charles said in surprise, suppressing his anger, and gestured for him to continue. At the same time, he also inherited his beloved wife and respected Chloe.The title of Ms. Hamelin, as a matter of course, became the Earl of Croyer and the Grand Duke of Braquemont.

The Duke of Charles was stunned to hear that the man had the audacity to utter such a string of titles in his presence.The Herald, no doubt aware that the results of his announcement had made a considerable impression, went on to state his mission. Annunciovobisgauddiummagnum (Note: Latin, meaning: I am very happy to announce.), he said, I would like to inform Burgundy in my own name.CHARLES AND THE COUNT OF FRAND: By the sanction of the soon-to-be Holy Pope, and subject to the appointment of a suitable vicar of the priesthood, my master prepares to exercise the office of the Crown Bishop, while retaining the rights of the Count of Croyer.

During each pause of the Herald's voice the Duke of Burgundy did not answer, but uttered!or other similar squawks.The tone of voices used in these startling voices suggested that he was surprised, but eager to hear the other person finish the sentence before replying.To the surprise of those present, instead of making abrupt gestures as usual, he put his thumbnail against his teeth and looked down at him in one of his favorite postures when he was listening. He stared down at the ground, as if he didn't want anyone to see the angry light that might be shining in his eyes. The envoy continued to speak boldly and shamelessly of his mission.On behalf of the Bishop of Liège and the Count of Croyet, I beg you, Duke Charles, to stop your insults at the shameful late Bishop of Liege, Bourbon-Prince.With the connivance of Louis, he invaded the free city of Liege directly under the empire, and withdrew all unreasonable demands.

Ah!cried the Duke again in surprise. You are also demanded to return the thirty-six Society banners which you have taken from the city by force, and to restore the breaches in the city walls and the forts which you have arbitrarily torn down.Delamach is a freely elected and officially registered legal royal bishop for the cathedral priests. Are you finished?asked the duke. Not yet, replied the envoy, and I must also, in the name of the noble and respected prince, bishop and earl, request your immediate withdrawal from the castle of Braquemont and other important places belonging to the earl of Croyer in your own name Or the garrison sent to the above-mentioned area in the name of Isabel, who pretends to be the Countess of Croyet, to wait for the ruling of the Imperial Diet. The earl's sister, the virtuous Lady Hamelin, or his daughter.

Your master is very knowledgeable.replied the duke. Nevertheless, continued the Herald, as soon as the dispute between Burgundy and Liège is settled, my noble and venerable Prince will be pleased to grant Lady Isabel a fief befitting his rank. He is generous and considerate.said the Duke in the same tone. In good conscience, my poor fool, Le Glorier whispered to Krevig, I would rather be a cow that dies of plague than a fool dressed in colorful clothes!The fellow is like a drunk, who is only interested in drinking and not paying attention to my master's account for him behind the lattice window.

Are you finished?said the duke to the herald. Another point, replied the red boar, my noble and respected master also speaks of his noble and trustworthy friend, the king who values ​​the way of Christ most Ah!The Duke was taken aback suddenly, and said loudly in a more ferocious tone than before.But he got himself under control at once, and continued to listen to him with calm attention. It is said that you Burgundy.Charles violated your obligations to the King of France as a vassal, and also violated the faith that a monarch who believes in Christ should abide by. He placed this king who values ​​​​the way of Christ under house arrest and restricted his personal freedom.For this reason, my noble and honorable master, through me, verbally urges you to release immediately his most Christian ally of the king, or else accept the challenge I have authorized to declare to you.

Have you finished?asked the duke. I have finished speaking, replied the Herald, and now wait for His Highness's answer.I believe this answer will help to avoid bloody wars among Christians. Well, by St. George of Burgundy the duke preached, but before he could continue, Louis rose to his feet and spoke in a tone full of dignity and authority.Charles could not interrupt him, so he had to let him go on. Please agree, my good cousin of Burgundy, said the King, I want to give this insolent fellow an answer before you listen, you herald (or whatever title), you take the letter back , Tell that lawless robber and murderer William.Delamach, said that the King of France would soon lead his troops to Liege against the blasphemous murderer of his beloved relative, Bourbon.Louis' culprit, and prepared to hang Delamarch for his arrogance in proclaiming himself an ally of France, and in allowing his lowly emissary to misuse his kingly name.

Adding a few words that I as a monarch should answer to a thief and murderer, said Charles, get out of here!Slower.Never did an envoy from the enemy camp leave the Burgundian court without crying for mercy!Come on!Reward him with a whipping until his skin is torn apart! Your Highness, please forgive me, Krevig and Dan Bogu said in unison, he is a herald and enjoys immunity. You gentlemen are as stupid as owls, replied the duke, who think you can be a heraldry by wearing her coat of arms.I think the guy's coat of arms just says he's a liar.It's called Twasson.Dole stood up and tested him in front of you.

Although the envoy of the Ardennes boar was naturally bold and arrogant, when he heard this sentence, his face changed with fright, and even a little pink powder on his face could not conceal his paleness.As we have mentioned elsewhere, Twasson.Dole was the Duke's Chief Herald.In the domain under the duke's jurisdiction, it can also be said to be the king's right-hand man.Then he stepped forward with the solemnity of duty, and asked his self-appointed colleague at what heraldic academy he had studied the science in which he practiced. I was bred to be a herald at the Herald Academy in Regensburg, answered the Red Boar, from which I also received an honorary diploma. This is one of the most honorable academic institutions qualified to award such certificates.Twasson.Dolby said to him, with a lower bow, that if, at the behest of the wisest duke, I venture to discuss with you the mysteries of our noble science, it is only for your advice. Come, said the duke impatiently, don't engage in such civilities.You just ask him a few questions to see if he is an expert. Since he is a graduate of the honorable Regensburg Academy of Heraldry, it would be absurd to ask him whether he knew the common symbols of heraldry, Thwasson.said Dole, but I would not hesitate to ask Mr. Red Boar to tell me whether he has studied some of the more mysterious and hidden symbols of heraldry, by which people who are more learned can communicate with each other symbolically or metaphorically. To express concepts expressed in common symbols in the heraldic vocabulary. I know all kinds of heraldic symbols, said the red boar boldly, but what we learned in Germany may be different from what you learn in Flanders. oops!Thanks for what you said!Twasson.Dole replied, You know, our noble science is a sign and symbol of glory and nobility, because it is completely consistent in all Christian countries, and is understood and accepted even by Saracens and Moors. admit.I would therefore ask you to give an explanation of any coat of arms you choose, in terms of astrology, that is to say, in terms of astrology. If you want to explain, you can explain, said the red boar, I don't want to play stupid jokes on God about the ape's delusional desire to reach the sky. Give him a coat of arms, and let him explain it in his own way, said the duke, and if he can't explain it, I guarantee he'll be beaten blue and blue all over. You see, said the Burgundian herald, drawing a piece of parchment from his purse, here is a parchment scroll, on which I have stamped an ancient heraldry in my own fashion, for some consideration.If this fellow is really a graduate of the prestigious Regensburg Heraldry Academy, then I will ask him to explain the coat of arms in an appropriate language. Le Glorier, who seemed interested in this discussion, was now crowded in front of the two heralds.Let me help you, my lord, he said to the Red Boar looking vacantly at the scroll of parchment, my lord, which means a cat looking out of a dairy window. The quip elicited a laugh.This is good for the red boar, because Tewasson.Dole, hearing the jester's absurd explanation of his design, hastened to explain that it was the coat of arms of the French king Childebert after he had imprisoned the Burgundian king Gondermar.It depicts a tiger cat imprisoned behind the iron bars with the king's emblem, or, like Twasson.As Dole explained in the jargon: Sable, amusement passant Or, oppressed with that trellis gules, cloue of the second. (Note: To the effect: a black wildcat (Burgundy's heraldic emblem) trapped behind a red lattice fence.) According to the bell I hung, Leglorier said, if the cat is a symbol of Burgundy, it is now standing outside the iron fence instead of being shut in. You're quite right, my fellow, laughed Louie, and though everyone else present, including the duke himself, was disturbed by such a blatant quip, I'll reward you with a gold coin for your A serious matter is said to be a happy and funny one.I am sure the matter will also be concluded in such a pleasant atmosphere. Say no more, Le Glorier, said the duke, and you, Thévison.Dole's knowledge is really inscrutable and profound, so you stand aside too, which one of you will bring this rascal to me!Listen, you scoundrel, he said in the harshest of voices, can't you tell gold from silver, unless coined? Your Highness, for the sake of mercy, please forgive me!Noble King Louis, intercede for me! Say it for yourself, the duke preaches, in a word, are you a heraldry? Only this time it's temporary!The herald officer who showed his true colors admitted. St. George up!Said the duke, looking at Louis out of the corner of his eye, I know only one king, one gentleman, who ever abused this noble heraldry upon which the royal family and nobles depend; but this king ever sent a servant pretending to be a heraldry to Edward of England court. Such a tactic, Louis said with a laugh (or a feigned laugh), would have been justifiable, if necessary, against the English court, which at that time had no heraldsmen.But though it fooled the dull and stupid islanders, it would never have occurred to anyone a little wiser than a boar to use such a trick to deceive the high Burgundian court. Take him away, said the Duke harshly, and let him go back in a mess!Drag him to the market!Beat him with a rein and a dog's whip until he is naked and naked!Hi!Hi!Bite this red wild boar!here!here! Upon hearing the duke's last familiar sound, four or five large wolfhounds like those depicted in the hunting picture drawn by Rubens and Schraders barked loudly as if they heard wild boars being driven out of their nests. stand up. Say it by the cross of Jesus' crucifixion!King Louis hastened, in order to please his murderous cousin's whim, that since the ass was covered with boar's skin, let the dogs run after him, and strip him of the skin! Yep!The Duke said loudly, obviously this idea is catering to his mood at the moment, so do it!Untie the wolfhound and call Talbot over!Call Beaumont over!I have to let the dogs chase him all the way from the castle gate to the east gate. I think His Highness will treat me like a prey, the guy forced to be calm and said, allow me to enjoy the fair treatment of the hunting law? You are a vermin, said the duke, not entitled to the legal protection provided by the hunting laws.But, for your unprecedented audacity, let's go sixty yards first.Come on, go on, gentlemen!Let's go watch this game.After the meeting ended in a great uproar, the people hastened to follow the two kings who ran faster than anyone else, and enjoyed the entertainment of human objects proposed by King Louis. The red boar showed itself to be very good at running.Seeing a dozen ferocious wolfhounds chasing after the sound of horns and the yells of hunters, fear seemed to add wings to him and made him move faster.He might well have escaped the dogs had it not been for the hampering of his heraldry's robes (the worst kind of attire for runners).He also made a roundabout dodge once or twice, and his skill won the applause of the audience.However, no one in the audience, including Charles himself, was more enthralled by the match than King Louis.This is partly due to political considerations, partly because of his natural cruelty, and he enjoys seeing other people's pain displayed in a funny way.He laughed until tears were streaming down his face, and in the midst of his maniacal laughter he grabbed hold of the duke's mink coat, as if for support in case he fell.The duke, who was also grinning equally, threw his arm around the king's shoulders, thereby expressing a level of friendliness and empathy far removed from their most recent relationship. In the end the disguised herald could not run fast enough to escape the fangs.The wolf-dog seized him, pulled him to the ground, and was about to throw himself at his throat and kill him, when suddenly the prince cried out: Don't bite!Don't bite!Drag the dog away!He was running well enough that I didn't want to just send him off if he didn't put on much of a show when the dog got in front of him. Several officials ran over as ordered, and quickly pulled the dog away.Some of the dogs were seen leashed by them, while others were chased about the streets, shaking triumphantly in their mouths from the coat which the hapless heraldry had put on at one unlucky hour. The colorful rags torn from the robe. The Duke was so engrossed in watching the interesting things in front of him that he didn't notice what someone was saying behind him.At this time Oliver.Dan sneaked behind the king and whispered to him: This is the Bohemian Hyradine.Mao Grabin.It would be bad if he ever found an opportunity to speak to the Duke. He must be killed, replied the King in the same tone, and dead men cannot tell tales. Oliver to Triston.As Lermit gave a hint, the man immediately walked up to the king and the duke and said in a rough manner: Please forgive me, Your Majesty, this guy is my prey.I asked to take him away.Everyone can see that the man has the lily mark on his shoulder.He was a famous gangster who killed the king's subjects, robbed the church, raped the maiden, and poached the elk in the royal garden. That's enough, that's enough, said the Duke of Charles, and by so many names he must belong to my cousin.How does His Majesty want to deal with him? If he is at my disposal, said the king, I shall at least give him a lesson in heraldry, which he knows nothing of, and make him honestly understand what a great cross with a swinging noose means. Not his cross to bear, but his cross to bear.Let him study for his Ph.D. under the tutelage of your old buddy Triston, a great professor of such occult knowledge. The duke then laughed a shrill, self-satisfied laugh at his wit, to which Louis responded with such earnestness that even his adversary could not help looking at him tenderly, and saying: Oh, Louis, Louis!Pray to God, may you be both a merry companion and a faithful monarch!I can't help thinking often of the happy times we used to spend together. This time can come back if you like, said Louis, and I will promise you any fair and reasonable terms that you can honorably offer in my present situation, that is, any terms that do not make yourself an object of disapproval in the world of Christendom. .I swear by the holy relic, the fragment of the crucifixion which I always wear, that I will abide by these conditions. At this moment, he took off the little gold casket, which was fastened around his neck by a gold chain against his shirt, and after kissing it reverently continued: Whoever swears a false oath to this holiest of relics will be rewarded within a year. But, said the duke, it is the same relic with which you swore friendship to me before you left Burgundy.But before long you sent the Lubumble bastard to assassinate and kidnap me. My good cousin, you are bringing up old accounts again, said the King, and I dare say you have misunderstood the matter.However, I did not swear by this holy relic, but by another fragment of the crucifixion I took from the chancellor.That fragment had lingered so long among the heathen that its potency must have weakened.Besides, didn't the public welfare war break out within a year?At that time, a Burgundian army, supported by all the great French lords, entered the city of Saint-Denis, and I was forced to surrender Normandy to my brother.God bless us, do not swear perjury on such a holy token! Well, cousin, replied the duke, I do believe you have learned a lesson and keep your word next time.But this time I want to cut to the chase and ask you directly: will you fulfill your promise and join me in punishing the murderer Delamach and the citizens of Liege? I am willing to lead my troops to fight them, Louis said, and I will ask my men to fight out the French ensign, the rear ensign and the French royal ensign. No, no, said the duke, it is neither necessary nor desirable.The mere presence of your Scottish Guards and two hundred chosen spearmen is enough to show that you go to war on the side of the free.a large team may You want to say, good cousin, that this will make me effectively the free party, don't you?Well, said the king, I will let you determine the number of my retinue. In order to eliminate the factors that caused our quarrel, you agree to let Chroyer.Will Countess Isabel marry the Duke of Orleans? My good cousin, said the king, I have been courteous again and again, but you have finally driven me to a corner.You must know that the Duke is the fiancé of my daughter Jeanne.I beg you to be generous and drop this request.Let us still talk about the ownership of several towns on the Somme. My ministers will negotiate these matters with your majesty, said Charles. "Personally, I am more concerned with making amends than with seizing territories.Your Majesty meddles with my vassals in the marriage of a protege of Burgundy.Now that His Majesty has stepped in, you must marry her to a member of your royal family.Otherwise we will have to declare the negotiations broken down. No one will believe me if I say that I am willing to do so, said the king, and I can only express this very reluctantly, my dear cousin: If both parties agree, and the Pope grants it, then my personal objection Nothing will stand in the way of this marriage.You may, therefore, judge the extent to which I wish to please you. Other matters are not difficult to solve through our ministers, said the duke, and now we are cousins ​​and friends again. Thank goodness!Louis said that the benevolent God holds the hearts of the kings, and wants them to put peace and generosity in their hearts, so that the people of the world can be saved from war.Oliver, he whispered to his favorite who was always with him like an apprentice and a wizard, I tell you to tell Triston to kill that bohemian tramp at once.