Dame Ragnelle!

What a clever lady, able to save my lord Arthur as well as teach all men a lesson on women! Sir Gawain was truly a wonderful choice for a husband, as he is the most loyal knight who is capable of sacrificing himself for the greater good. I saw how cleverly Dame Ragnelle used her knowledge and appearance, with good intentions, to teach men how to respect a woman and her choices! Better yet, to give women control! I think that would be a splendid transformation in society, as all too often I find my husband sneaking behind my back to try and prove me wrong. It appears he cannot accept me as an all-knowing being, maybe because I am a woman? Either way, he never fully trusts my advice despite my loyalty and honesty. Hopefully his experience with Dame Ragnelle will teach him how to trust my judgment, as I foresee what is to come and advise Arthur based on that truth. I certainly hope to meet this woman, as it would be splendid to partake in conversation with such a fair (after her transformation!) and clever woman. I think this court could use another strong female influence, not to mention we could use our knowledge and intellect in order to keep the men in line.

King Arthur and the Wedding of Sir Gawain and Dame Ranelle

How come Arthur can just simply be mentioned in a story and suddenly the story is about him? I mean, he has an important part in this story, but it's not about him. This story should be about Gawain and his chivalry!

I mean, not that I'm a fan of Gawain's either, but it seems to me that Gawain deserves better than this (or at least that Arthur deserves less). Half of this story is taken up by talking about Arthur and how he can't even answer a simple question. He breaks promises that he makes and he has such big mouth! Then he has the audacity to bring someone else in to solve his problems. I actually feel sorry for Gawain!

I mean, on top of it all, Gawain falls for the girl (who Arthur sets him up with) and then she dies! Some matchmaker Arthur is.

Arthur Cheats, and Life Isn't Fair!

I met Arthur alone. I specifically told him to return to me alone. Did I say he could crawl back to his friends and beg for help? NO! So what does the cheater do? He runs to his castle and pours his soul out to Gawain. The two of them hatch a plot to cheat their way out of my riddle, and betray my trust in Arthur. I let him live with the sure knowledge that, as an honorable king, he would not abuse my trust. This contest was mine to win, and Arthur knew that! He chose to cheat his way to victory (of sorts), and suddenly I'm the bad knight for threatening him alone in the woods? I gave him an honorable chance to redeem himself, and he threw it out the window in favor of the easy road.

And I can't help but be frustrated by the fact that my sister betrayed me...I mean she gave up the answer and cost me my forest of Inglewood. What kind of family is that? Sovereignty indeed. She wants my forest too! I'm finished dealing with Arthur and his knights. I think I'll go work for Mordred (when he shows up). Nobody gets the best of the Summerday Man!

Don't Pity Gawain

How utterly absurd for you all to sympathize with my husband and Gawain. While the lord is out hunting, partaking in his 'sport', Gawain is doing the same from his bed. The bed my husband entrusts him to sleep in. Ha! How foolish of him...no? You think that simply because we have yet to sleep together that he has been faithful? I know in his heart he wants to be, but I see the way he looks at me. He glares foolishly, both in awe and disdain. Based on his reputation I would have figured he'd have no problem pursuing me or at the very least welcoming my advances. I still believe it's only a matter of time.

A Gallant Hero's Digression

Sir Gawain has made some regrettable choices but is not out of reach of redemption for he is indeed an honourable knight. None at the round table but he dared come out and confront and challenge the dreadful Green Knight. The trickery the Green Knight employs seems quite frightening but so too was the stature of my father and the challenges he posed. Gawain has quite a bargain to fulfill but, as I have seen in my experience, the knights and the blood of King Arthur have the strength to overcome many obstacles which may seem impossible. Despite this, Sir Gawain's honour seems to be at risk. The wife of the host that harbours him has thoughts toward him which involve being untrue to her husband which would ruin the honour of the two of them. Sir Gawain seems to be quick to pay back all he receives to his host but the protective girdle which he apparently does not return will spell it for him. Experience tells me there is nothing he can receive from this point that can have any desirable result if he does not turn over this token to his host. Without his honour, this great knight will see that nothing he could gain in his quest can reward him.

What a Wicked Lady!

Oh, the treachery this woman attempts on her good husband! It is truly a vile obsession this lady has with good Sir Gawain, who thankfully is righteous and virtuous enough to refrain from fulfilling her fantasies of him! I pity her husband, who trusts her most adamently! It is a shame that she attempts to gratify her unclean desires in her husband's absence. It is even an insult that she thinks Gawain will give in to her desires! Clearly, she must not know how virtuous and good he is - even though she claims she knows this well! Maybe she is just incapable of understanding such good qualities as honesty and respect! It truly pleases me that Gawain of Arthur's court upholds his duty as a virtuous and trustworthy knight, respecting the lord who gives him lodging during his journey to find the Green Knight. Arthur would also be pleased to hear about Gawain's strength against the wishes of this lady, as Gawain does find her to be the most beautiful lady he's ever laid eyes upon. It takes a real man to resist temptation of this sort, especially when one feels this strong of an attraction. May Gawain continue to be as virtuous and true as always, and may this wicked lady know not the kindness of God's love until she repents for her unclean desires and attempts at dishonoring her husband.

Rumor has it...

Rumor has it that there is a knight
Who is wandering about in search for me.
He seeks me with all of his cunning
And no rest he needs.

Upon a small village so far yet so fair
He comes upon people whose glad tidings he bears.
With love they surround him and joy brings him in,
The host with great merry does fill his cup's brim.

At peace does he dwell surrounded by mirth
The host's pretty one...to him she confers.
The game he receives is good to the core
His belly now big from big mighty boars.

But now he grows weary, so weary indeed
His biggest adventure...to this he must flee.
But wait one more day the host does he say
I'll give you direction to find the right way.

Yea, find the right right way indeed
send him my way I'll give what he needs!