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THE KNIGHT'S TALE
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PART I
Stories of old have made it known to us That there was once a Duke called Theseus, Ruler of Athens, Lord and Governor, And in his time so great a conqueror There was none mightier beneath the sun. And many a rich country he had won, What with his wisdom and his troops of horse. He had subdued the Amazons by force And all their realm, once known as Scythia, But then called Femeny. Hippolyta, Their queen, he took to wife, and, says the story, He brought her home in solemn pomp and glory, Also her younger sister, Emily. And thus victorious and with minstrelsy I leave this noble Duke for Athens bound With all his host of men-at-arms around. ```
THE KNIGHT'S TALE
PART I
Old stories have told us That there was a Duke named Theseus, Who ruled Athens, a lord and governor, And during his time, he was a great conqueror. No one was stronger under the sun. He had won many rich lands, Thanks to his wisdom and his cavalry. He had conquered the Amazons by force And all their land, once known as Scythia, But later called Femeny. Hippolyta, Their queen, he married, and the story goes, He brought her home with great ceremony and honor, Along with her younger sister, Emily. And so, victorious and with music, I leave this noble Duke heading to Athens With all his army of soldiers around.