TEXT: THE CRUSADE - EPISODE 1 DAVID WHITAKER first broadcast - 27th March 1965 [SCENE_BREAK] 1. EXTERIOR OF A SMALL WOOD OUTSIDE OF JAFFA (Two knights in hunting gear, with daggers and swords, walk through the wood, looking about cautiously. After they have passed, a Saracen steps out from a nearby bush, bow in hand. He slips an arrow into place, and bending the bow, takes aim at the retreating knights. Another Saracen, El Akir, steps out of the bushes and holds the bowman's arm. El Akir is in his late 30s and is a man of great power.) EL AKIR: No! Not yet! One of them may be the King. Follow them and listen. (The soldier nods, replaces his arrow, and moves off after the two knights. El Akir follows him.) [SCENE_BREAK] 2. EXTERIOR OF ANOTHER PART OF THE WOOD (A hawk rests on the outstretched arm of King Richard. He is in his early 30s and has red hair. He slips a small leather bag over the hunting bird's head.) RICHARD: We are the only day and night for you, hunter. (Two knights, Reynier de Marun and William de Tornebu, are with Richard. De Tornebu is kneeling on the ground, attempting to mend the clasp on a bejeweled gold belt. De Marun is standing against a tree looking at the King.) DE MARUN: I wish that I were a hawk, Sire, and Saladin my prey. RICHARD: (Laughing.) Hmm. Now there's a subject for our troubadours and actors. Speak to the Chamberlain about it, I beg you, de Marun. DE MARUN: I will, my lord. I will have the players call the entertainment "The Defeat of Saladin, the Sparrow of the East". RICHARD: (Laughing.) H
SUMMARY:
The TARDIS arrives in 12th century Palestine where a holy war is in progress between the forces of King Richard the Lionheart and the Saracenruler Saladin. Barbara is abducted in a Saracen ambush and the Doctor, Ianand Vicki make their way to King Richard's palace in the city of Jaffa.