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Jehan de Pelham

The 15th century nobleman's outfit is the pimp.

So, what's the tax situation on orders?

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

1380s, France and England.

1350s, France and England.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

EDITED: YES, 1300s, not 1400s.

Jehan de Pelham

That second helmet is quite interesting--a houndskull bascinet with a bevor! I wonder if that is accurate, but it makes some sense that the bevor might have been implemented with a houndskull late in its use. The first one is more typical. Neither of these are great bascinets from what I understand ...

Jehan de Pelham

It is not a direct trade, Maeryk, which I perceive you imply by your words, but rather this fellow's sovereign adjured him to go and do this thing as a work to chasten his body to receive the buffet and belt, which is a good thing. Now, as I see it, the primary hurdle is technical: finding enough me...

Jehan de Pelham

Tristan, These rock: m I don't know about attaching them to a gamboised cuisse, however... I am almost sure that by the later time of your portrayal, gamboised cuisses would have been abandoned for cuir boulli and splinted, or even plate steel leg defenses. The Germans, however, stuck with cuir boul...

Jehan de Pelham

Tristan, These rock: m I don't know about attaching them to a gamboised cuisse, however... I am almost sure that by the later time of your portrayal, gamboised cuisses would have been abandoned for cuir boulli and splinted, or even plate steel leg defenses. The Germans, however, stuck with cuir boul...

Jehan de Pelham

We have been awash in sad tales of bad merchants, or people who have been dissatisfied with various merchants, mostly armorers. I for my part would like to start a thread, which lists good merchants, who have come through on their part of the deal in mail order, and who knows, maybe it should be a s...

Jehan de Pelham

Well, Ingraham of Keth has a little baby heater made out of birch ply that has no edging BUT fiberglass cloth and it has worked for a couple of months so far and looks awesome.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

Agincourt to Wars of the Roses, is what I think.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

I generally agree with what's been said, so I am just going to participate in the hijacking. Last night after the weekly deed of arms, I was at an Arby's in the parking lot, eating, and a Caprice with limo tint and a crappy stereo job pulled up, just parked kinda haphazardly, not in a space, more li...

Jehan de Pelham

Just laid on a layer of fiberglass cloth on the shield I got from WMA. Man, what a pain. Now another hour before I can paint. A mess, but it seems worth it

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

Yes, of course. My mistake, and I have edited it. I have been battered about the braines of late much. I would recommend any or all of these books to men at arms desiring to learn the high speech, as I understand it. There are other books which are aimed to teach others, but for those who are follow...

Jehan de Pelham

God keep all men of goodwill from such evil as you say, Cousin Hrolfr! I will remain, both here and with Legio Draconis, after my departure. Squire of Sir Galen, named Kenwrec Wulfe, strive forward with it, for it is very pleasing to do and to see done. Have read to you writings by the wise, and imi...

Jehan de Pelham

Citation, Owen? Snopes doesn't have anything to say about this.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

I had to say no somehow!

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

Cousin William, If all it would take to secure your love were a paltry pair of gauntlets, it would not be befitting your estate as a nobleman, but that said, if all it would take is a pair of gauntlets to secure your friendship, then gladly I would give them. However, I believe if I cannot receive y...

Jehan de Pelham

Oooh. That book probably has some incredible information.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

Mongal, You have asked me to aid you in the crafting of words to say to a knight whom you wish to serve. There are so many things to consider, and it is perilous to think one's self worthy to aid another, when nothing is known of their circumstances--certes there is so much peril of falling headlong...

Jehan de Pelham

On Saturday this week, I will receive from John Gruber a pair of hourglass finger gauntlets, made in spring steel and brass. Hopefully, John will have some pics and if he doesn't, I'll try and make pictures available. I have been working with John on these and they are his first pair of 14th century...

Jehan de Pelham

I have been doing deeds of arms with some Historic Arms vambraces and titanium legs, and it looks like I will soon have a set of spring legs from HA--the look is amazing and it fights very well. As His Excellency says, it is very possible to fight without your armor impeding you, if it is spring ste...

Jehan de Pelham

Sir Alfred, at least one Brother purchased at Arbalest from Lord Bartholomew, maybe two, I know everyone loved them, and wanted one, and I was in the works to buy one until my world went upside down with re-assignment. Lord Arturus, those are far from bad. Especially for the price. Jehan de Pelham, ...

Jehan de Pelham

I'm up at my grandmother's house this weekend, so I cannot respond to any emails sent to the address Jeff has until Sunday evening.

I will try the shirt tucking in, and I have the wool chausses. We'll see about the method you suggest.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

Perhaps a model that His Grace the Duke Eisfalke would smile at:

You are my better, and this is known me. Take me I beg you into your household and teach me the way of arms, by service to you.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

Very little light is needed to see inside your tent. I keep candles on a wooden table away from the walls, and it's safe as houses. "I'm afraid of fire." Well, there's ways to be safe, and they involve supervision, fire-resistant canvas, and correct placement of candles. Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

Fine, then, one could always take out the option to receive the cash and give the prize out in the replica coin. That way, those who come out of it with those coins can keep them as a rememberance of the day, and those who did well can have a little tun of treasure to say how they did that day. I pe...

Jehan de Pelham

As far as all of the hazards, I suppose that this deed has much peril indeed, for if a gentleman at arms sully such a pretty deed as this, then his infamy will travel far, for all chosen for this feat look to be proved and seasoned gentlemen at arms, whose memory is no doubt long. Regarding the part...

Jehan de Pelham

So, you're going to write about how folks in the SCA selectively ignore the modern and tolerate the mundane in order to get their groove on, within a framework of idealized traditions that are themselves modern but which simulate the medieval? This ought to be interesting. Good fortune to you and yo...

Jehan de Pelham

Yes, I have garters. I must be doing something wrong. I will re-examine.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

This sounds like it has the potential to be astounding. Right after the Opening Ceremonies (checks driving distance)?

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

Gwen, I tell you what: You get those legs to me by July 29, and I'll pay whatever it takes. I have an event I would REALLY like them for.

Jehan de Pelham, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

And you wrote it yourself! : )

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

Very good. It sounds like this knight which you wish to serve has some very fine qualities: kindness, empathy, popularity. There is nothing ill in any of these qualities. Can you say more of your knight? What other virtues does he have? How will you serve your knight, and how do you perceive this se...

Jehan de Pelham

I'm going to bring this back out into the public forum, because I think that you'll be better served by the broader range of experiences available out here: Mongal wrote: "Thank you for your response, Uhmm let me tell you what I want to do and maybe you can give me some advice on it. I have a knight...

Jehan de Pelham

I will be astounded if this tent makes it to Pennsic without being sold.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

Jehan de Pelham

New World Arbalest and Hightower Crossbows. Them's the two I know of that have been spoken of with nigh unto reverence.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus

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