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The two fought and at last night wounded are they're severely in the end night was Victorious, but he had lost so much blood that he could go no further. Marlon took him to a good hermit. Only heal this wound in 3 days. Then the king departed with Marlon and as they were slowly riding along. He said I am still weak from the blood. I have lost and my sword is broken. Do not fear said Merlin you shall lose no more blood and you shall have a good sword right on trustfully with me. They rode in silence until they came to a lake large and quiet and as beautiful and color as a pearl. While Arthur was looking at its beauty. He became suddenly aware of three tall women with Affairs sweet Paces standing on the bank. Who are they the king asked three queens who shall help you at? Your worst need answered Berlin. I'll look out upon the lake again. That turned his eyes upon the lake and saw that in the distance a slight Mist had Arisen through it the beginner of a lady glided over the surface of the water. Her robe appeared to be made of waves which streamed away and flowing curves from her body her head and shoulders seemed wrapped in foam tinted with the colors of the rainbow and her arms littered with sparkles which came from bubbles of water. She was so wonderful, but Arthur looked at her for some time before I asked softly. Who is she she is the Lady of the Lake said Merlin she lives in a rock in the middle of the lake see she is coming towards us. Looking what is beyond her in the water? Or they're looked and saw Rising above the surface of the water. But Norm clothed in Pure White this arm held a huge cross hilted sword so brilliant, but Arthur's eyes were dazzled. But the Lady of the Lake approached nearer, he said Hansel what sword is that? I wish it were mine for I have none the lady smiled saying step into Yonder boat Road The Sword and take it together with the Scabbard. So Arthur and entered a little boat that was tied to the shore. And rode out to the sword as he took it in the Scabbard all gleaming with jewels the hand and arm vanished into the lake and when Arthur looked about the three cleans and the Lady of the Lake were also gone. As Arthur still gazing at the sword road to show her Berlin said to him. My Lord Arthur which pleases you more sword or Scabbard. In truth replied the king the sword. Let me assure. You said Merlin smiling bravely, but this cat part is worth ten of the sword while you have it with you. You shall never lose blood no, no matter how sorely you are wounded. So see that you guarded well. The king I was looking at the sword side. There's writing on the sword. He said true my Lord written in the oldest town in the world. Take me on one side said Arthur and cast me away on the other. I'm glad to take the sword, but it saddens me to think of casting it away. Merlin's face grew sad, too. That's a wise that he knew what was going to happen in the future. And he was well aware that when the time came to cast a sort of way, but she will would have befallen the good King Arthur. But he knew at the time was very far off. So he said you have taken the sword now use it to make Justice and right Prevail in all the land. Do not think of casting in a way until you must. Are there good? Joyful again as he felt the strength of the good sword in his hand? And the two Road cheerfully forward through the country. Although Arthur had been crowned King. He was by no means sure that all the Nobles of the land would accept him as ruler. In accordance with the custom of the time he gave a feast in order to find out who were his friends and who were his enemies own Came To The Feast would he supposed consent to be his followers? He chose the largest Hall in London and had the walls hung with Rich Clough. Upon the floor strewn with Russia's place trestles and across these words were laid upon them. Fine linen linen was spread and golden salt-cellars wine bowls and water jugs said about when the guests assembled there were so many that Arthur was delighted when he thought they were all his friends. He said at the head of the table and Sarah Hector said at the head of the other are there more gold crown on his head, but it was no brighter than his hair and the blue turquoise has with which it was set for no Bluer Than in size. I'm at shoulders to the ground hung a magnificent red robe with gold dragons embroidered upon it. The kochs and Squires came in from the kitchen carrying food. They're ready faces beaming from the of the fires. First of all 60 Boar's Head's were born in on Silver platters and followed on Golden dishes peacocks and plovers which had been so skillfully cooked, but the bright colors were preserved. After the guests had eaten all they cared for of this food. Tiny roasted pigs were brought in and set on all fours upon the tables. By this time all the gold and silver goblets, which had been filled with wine needed revealing. Then the squires carried in beautiful white swans and silver platters and roasted grains in curlews on plates that glowed like the sun after that came rabbits, dude and sweet sauce and the hams and giri's The last chorus consisted of Tarts and preserves dates and figs and pomegranates. The suburb began about five o'clock the guests ate and drank Into the Night. Although it was past eastern time. The weather was a little cold and so upon the stone flagging between the long two tables the king ordered fires to be lighted. the bright Flames darted up flashing on the gold threads woven in the hangings of the walls and on the steel armor of the Lord's and gleaming on the jewels sudden the gold and silver goblets, which the squires are caring about and one side sad a band of musicians singing the glories of King Arthur and of the folk tales of his ancestors and people accompanying themselves on their arms After the guests and risen from the tables and gone to their camps are their sent Messengers to them with Rich Gifts of horses and first and gold. But most of the Lord's received the messengers scornfully take back these gifts to the beardless boy who was coma blow blood. They said we do not want him. We have come here to give him Gifts of our clothes with our heart swords. Messengers were astonished to hear these things open up their good King nevertheless. They told Arthur all that had been said to them he sent no answer back, but he called together. All the Lords of me was Sherwin loyal to him and ask their advice. They said to him we cannot give you advice but we can fight. You speak well, my lords answered Berlin and I thank you for your courage. Will you take the advice of Merlin, you know that he has done much for me and he is very wise. Lords and Barons answered that they would do whatever Merlin asked. When Marlene came to the council Hall, he said I warned you that your enemies are very strong. They have added to their numbers so that now you have against you eleven Mighty Kings as this the Lord's looked dismayed unless our Lord Arthur has more men than he can find in his own Realms and Merlin. He will be overcome and slaying therefore I give you this Council. There are two brothers across the sea all of our monarchs and both are very strong one is King been benwick and the other is King boars of Gaul. Now these two have an enemy also powerful ruler therefore send to the Brothers King boars and King been for now both in benwick and say to them that if they will help or rather in his war against the 11 Kings for their will help them against their common enemy. That is very good counsel said the king and the Lord's so they chose Cyril Pious and Sir brass tedious as Messengers and these two hurried away hopeful of success. When they reach the town in benwick where King Boris and King been were Knights came forth to receive them and hear their message as soon as it was learned from whom they had come they were led into the presence of the brothers. Oh poor very large men King Boris was dark and was dressed in black armor. King band was dark to the colors that he wore on his shield her green and gold. He was the father of Sir Lancelot the Knight who afterwards became the most powerful of the followers of Arthur. The two kings received several be has and xerath Dias with much favor. Tell King Arthur they said that we will come to him as quickly as we can. And they gave Splendid gifts to serve obvious and Sarah brass Dias, and they are right back to Arthur with the message. In a short time King Lords and King been arrived with 10,000 of their soldiers and as Arthur had 10,000 they felt certain of Victory. They went into Wales a country which Arthur's followers who will and waited confidently for their enemy. 11 Kings collected a great host of 60,000 men 50,000 on Horseback and 10,000 on foot. They marched towards the place where Arthur was then set up their camp near would about a mile distant. And Merlin knew this he said to Arthur and his two kings. This is my advice set upon your enemies at midnight when they are unprepared and then you will have the advantage. So Arthur in the Tomb Royal brothers and the 20,000 soldiers prepped up to where the Elven Kings and their men lay. They took the road circling round the wood. Moving with great caution, they drew nearer and nearer until they could see first campfires in a circle around the white tents and then against the flashing blames the dark figures of the men who are keeping guard. Sometimes they were afraid that the noise they made would alarm their enemies. But on account of a heavy wind storm they were unlearned. When his men were quite near Arthur gave the word of command the whole Army uttered a great shout and ran forward and companies upon their enemies in a few minutes. They had knocked down most of the tents and killed many of the soldiers. It was a Dreadful thing to be attacked in the dark without warning that the 11 kings were brave men, even though they were so unjust to Arthur and trying to take his kingdom from him and made a good fight. Perhaps they would have made a better one if they had known help you the men were under Arthur. A four day dawned Merlyn told Arthur to draw back his troops this he did leaving about 10,000 of the enemy Dead behind him. He however had not lost very many men at Daybreak Arthur and his followers saw that the lay of the land could be used to their advantage. Between them and the enemy was a narrow road founded on one side by a lake and On The Other Side by a dense wood one part of this would however was thin enough to allow men to hide in it now said Merlin let King boars and King man take their soldiers and hide the wood for a long time. Then my Lord are there stand up before the enemy with your men. Why shall we do this asked Arthur? The wise old man replied because when the 11 Kings see help you and number your troops. Are they only let you proceed down the passage. They look think that if you merge close to them they can overcome you. But you can fill up this narrow road and more and more men from the wood and the enemy cannot surround you. That seems very good said Arthur and that last continued Merlin when the 11 kings are weary that King Boris and King been come forth then surely the courage of our enemies football. The plan was carried out and Arthur's men marched down the passage. The Greenwood was on one side. And on the other side was the lake the water which was so clear that it reflected the bodies of the soldiers that their Shields and helmets the sun Shone on their armor. A little birds in the woods saying as they passed. But the men were thinking of nothing but the expected battle. When they had come close to the enemy, they saw the 11 Kings all in a row mounted on the big handsome horses are 50,000 men remind them suddenly these Road forward and the battle began. It was a fierce fight in a very short time. The field was covered with overthrown men and horses broke and Shields and helmets my on the ground and many of the knights who had been fighting on Horseback or on a horse and we're fighting on foot. Arthur galloped here and there among his enemies conquering with his trusty sword all with whom he fought the woods and the water rang to this sword Strokes. The noise drowned the songs of birds, but they still sang and blue about gaily all unaware of the Grim death struggle going on beneath them. Finally the time arrived from bringing forward King Boris and his men. The Great Dark King went thundering down upon his enemies. When the king of orkney saw him coming he cried. Oh, we are in great danger. I see King bors one of the best and bravest kings in the world and he is helping our enemy. Then the other kings are astonished for they did not know that Arthur had sent outside his country for help. But we will fight on they said no matter how powerful he is while they were still fighting both great loss of Courage. They heard the loud sounds made by those of the trembling horses and King ban wrote down on them followed by his men. His black brows were frowning and is green and gold colors littered in the Sun. Alas alas cried the king of orkney now in truth. We are lost or here's another king. No less great than his brother boars. We must neither family nor yield the 11 Kings being agreed to this continued the battle those so many of their men were killed the king of orkney wept When he saw some of his men running away, he wept still more where he thought it was better to die than to be a coward though. They did not intend to run away the 11 Kings thought it would be wise to retreat to a little Hill nearby it was late and they were tired and wished her ask you for fighting again. King boars and King ban could not help admiring these rulers in truth said King ban. They are the bravest men. I ever saw I would they were your friends indeed. So what I implied or with her, but I have no hope of that for they are determined to destroy me and so we must fight on at this moment Merlin wrote up in his great love. course Have you not done enough? He cried to Arthur of their 60,000 men. There are left but 15,000 is time to stop I say if you fight on they will win the day the tide will turn against you. Rather hesitated in Marlins said the 11 Kings have a great trouble coming in which they are ignorant the saracens have landed in their countries to the number of over 14,000. So your enemies will have so much fighting to do that. They will not attack you again for three years. Ben are there was glad for it had grieved him deeply divided so long until they lose his good soldiers. We will fight no more than things. And that is well implied Merlin now give presents to your soldiers for today. They have proved themselves equal to the best fighters in the world. True indeed exclaimed came Boris King ban. So Arthur gave gifts to his own men and a great deal of gold to the brother Kings both for themselves and for their soldiers, the two kings went down rejoicing. And that's my darling and stood a story time. As always I hope that you have a very sweet and creepy dreams. Good night.
ASMR soft spoken reading of King Arthur and His Knights by Maude L. Radford, written in 1903. A fireplace is added for ambiance in the background. Listen with headphones. The history of Arthur is so shrouded in the mists of early England that it is difficult to tell exactly who and what he was. There probably was an actual Arthur, who lived in the island of Britain in the sixth century, but he was likely not a king nor even a prince. It seems that he was a chieftain who led his countrymen to victory against the invading English about the year 500. So proud were his countrymen of his victories that they began to invent imaginary stories of his prowess to add to the fame of their hero, just as among all peoples legends soon spring up about the name of a great leader. As each man told the feats of Arthur he contributed those details that appealed most to his own fancy and each was apt to think of the hero as a man of his own time, dressing and speaking and living as his own kings and princes did, with the result that when we come to the twelfth century we find Geoffrey of Monmouth, in his History of the Kings of Britain, describing Arthur no longer as a half-barbarous Briton, wearing rude armor, his arms and legs bare, but instead as a most Christian king, the flower of medieval chivalry, decked out in all the gorgeous trappings of a knight of the Crusades. Support me: https://paypal.me/TomeByTome Support me on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/tome-by-tome-asmr YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubeTomebyTomeASMR All Episodes: Twitter: http://twitter.com/PamMcElprang More Horror: https://anchor.fm/asylumasmr/  #kingarthur #knightsoftheroundtable #asmraudiobook  ---   This episode is sponsored by  · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. 