Aslauga’s Knight

Download or read book Aslauga’s Knight written by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué and published by Blackdown Publications. This book was released on 2015-12-03 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Her name was Hildegardis, and she was acknowledged far and wide as the fairest of maidens.” Froda, a brave and generous Danish knight, reads the century old legend of Queen Aslauga and his life is forever changed. On his journey to a tournament, where the prize is the hand of the beautiful Lady Hildegardis, he encounters the quiet but courageous German knight, Edwald. Both driven by honour and love, the strength of their friendship is tested through the tournament and the subsequent abduction of Hildegardis. Ghosts and witches, magic and combat, abound in this tale of love and friendship.