Today, for the 631st time, we mourn the passing of Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable and hero of France, and great warrior and knight, who died this day in 1380.
Light a candle in his memory and, should you be so fortunate as to be attending a fighter practice tonight, speak of him boldly so the memory of his valor and exploits are not forgotten; fight as a lion.
Even among his enemies he was held in high account, so much so that when he was captured he was literally worth a king's ransom.
May the Constable Rest in Peace.
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May the Constable Rest in Peace.
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Be without fear in the face of thine enemies
Stand brave and upright that the Lord may love thee
Speak the truth always even if it means thy death
Protect the helpless and do no wrong
Squire to Viscount Tojenareum Grenville (TJ)
Be without fear in the face of thine enemies
Stand brave and upright that the Lord may love thee
Speak the truth always even if it means thy death
Protect the helpless and do no wrong
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Re: May the Constable Rest in Peace.
Not to mention that he has a big hand in keeping the English forces bust then after 1368 in taking over much of English held France. The guy was good.
Lost many of his large scale battles but always was back again for more.
No doubt about that.
Lost many of his large scale battles but always was back again for more.
No doubt about that.
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Re: May the Constable Rest in Peace.
There are not many people who had a city surrender to them after they died.
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Does loyalty trump truth?
"If they hurt you, hurt them back. If they kill you, walk it off."- Captain America
