Book of Scarborians II

The people marveled

as a knight leading her horse

blew a loud, shrill horn.

Making her way through the crowd, 

a fair attendant stopped her.

He asked, “See the signs?

All jousting contestants should

head to the stables.”

The knight replied, “This contest,

does it promise a reward?”

The man answered her,

“First place joins the Burgesses

for their castle feast.”

Before he could continue, 

the knight bid her horse onward.

He said, “What a year!

Few arrive dressed like her while

playing a ram’s horn.”

Dismounting at the stables, 

the knight signed her name—Elvie.

R.L.P. Auriga

Long Island, New York