English Fairy Tales - 9781547050871

But he, seeking glory, utterly disdained so wicked a creature; thus she sought to bribe him. And one day, taking him by the hand, she led him to a brazen castle and showed him six brave knights, prisoners therein. Then said she: "Lo! These be the six champions of Christendom. Thou shalt be the seventh and thy name shall be St. George of Merrie England if thou wilt stay with me." But he would not. Then she led him into a magnificent stable where stood seven of the most beautiful steeds ever seen. "Six of these," said she, "belong to the six Champions. The seventh and the best, the swiftest and the most powerful in the world, whose name is Bayard, will I bestow on thee, if thou wilt stay with me." But he would not.

Author: Flora Annie Steel

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Jun 06, 2017

Number of Pages: 238 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 154705087X

ISBN-13: 9781547050871