Bayeaux Tapestry Experience
Assignment 2- Bayeux Tapestry Experience
Dana Whitcomb
Professor Dr. Jane El-Yacoubi
HUM 111
17 November 2011
I write this letter to the people of France, my countrymen and family. I, William, Duke of Normandy am on the verge of solidifying our great nation with land that was rightfully entitled to me. After breaking an oath of allegiance, Harold of Wessex shall pay the ultimate price for his treasonous act of claiming a crown not meant for him. Now as we prepare to wage battle, with the backing of the Pope and all the Holy powers blessed upon me, I shall be victorious.
Thanks to the friendly winds which guided us across the channel, we arrive unopposed on English shores. Defenses are built and fortified as the men, motivated by my words feast on food and wine as we await the moment of truth. We have the advantage over the enemy, for the horses we ride provide us strength and quickness. We are truly blessed that the English have turned back Harald Hadrada and the Norwegians at Stamford Bridge. Now there is one less opponent to fight for my crown. Though battle tested and weary, Harold of Wessex will not easily relinquish what is rightfully mine. Remember, it is Harold who swore allegiance to me after I freed him from Count Guy of Ponthieu. I gave him arms and armor as he swore the sacred oath upon saintly relics. That oath, a pledge to support my claim to the English throne was broken (New World Encyclopedia, 2009).
As I await my messenger to relay information about the location of the English, our army prepares for the impending battle. Calvary horses neigh nervously as a chill fills the ocean air. Archers ready their bows in preparation for the rain of arrows that will be unleashed upon the English.
Harold of Wessex and the English army appear from the north as the moment to commence fighting draws near. We are prepared for we have created many weapons to
Dana Whitcomb
Professor Dr. Jane El-Yacoubi
HUM 111
17 November 2011
I write this letter to the people of France, my countrymen and family. I, William, Duke of Normandy am on the verge of solidifying our great nation with land that was rightfully entitled to me. After breaking an oath of allegiance, Harold of Wessex shall pay the ultimate price for his treasonous act of claiming a crown not meant for him. Now as we prepare to wage battle, with the backing of the Pope and all the Holy powers blessed upon me, I shall be victorious.
Thanks to the friendly winds which guided us across the channel, we arrive unopposed on English shores. Defenses are built and fortified as the men, motivated by my words feast on food and wine as we await the moment of truth. We have the advantage over the enemy, for the horses we ride provide us strength and quickness. We are truly blessed that the English have turned back Harald Hadrada and the Norwegians at Stamford Bridge. Now there is one less opponent to fight for my crown. Though battle tested and weary, Harold of Wessex will not easily relinquish what is rightfully mine. Remember, it is Harold who swore allegiance to me after I freed him from Count Guy of Ponthieu. I gave him arms and armor as he swore the sacred oath upon saintly relics. That oath, a pledge to support my claim to the English throne was broken (New World Encyclopedia, 2009).
As I await my messenger to relay information about the location of the English, our army prepares for the impending battle. Calvary horses neigh nervously as a chill fills the ocean air. Archers ready their bows in preparation for the rain of arrows that will be unleashed upon the English.
Harold of Wessex and the English army appear from the north as the moment to commence fighting draws near. We are prepared for we have created many weapons to
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