Cover and Introduction

The cover of Galehaut (or Gallehaut as I sometimes called it).  Someone once defaced it with a coffee mug. The pattern is based on  a William Morris design (I drew all of it).. I was a  member for the Morris Society for years. And I had the privilege to stay in many rooms of the Manor where they had original Morris wallpaper.

The second page. The wreathing calligraphy in the middle says "Meleager"

Now will I weave white violets, daffodils     With myrtle spray, And lily bells that trembling laughter fills,     And the sweet crocus gay: With these blue hyacinth, and the lover’s rose         5     That she may wear— My sun-maiden—each scented flower that blows,     Upon her scented hair. Right. Now I can get on about how I delivered the flowers and got my clothes clean.

Galehaut - Page 1.

The first page of Galehaut, my secret diary.

Roughly translated, it reads:

"Catharsis" (so named after Katharina)

"I, according to my good memory and copies, have done set down in print to the intent that noble lovers may  see and learn the noble acts of love. The gentle and virtuous deeds that were used in those days. Humbly, all noble lords and ladies, with all other estates, of what estate or degree they be, shall see and read in this said book and work that they take the good and honest acts in their remembrance and to follow the same therein. They shall find many pleasant histories and renowned acts of humanity, gentleness, and chivalry."

More to come soon as we translate. I hope you enjoy it.

Ah. The Key.

Right. Another brief note from the editor. This is, according to "Davy" the key to his diaries.

It is in English, Greek, German, French, and Hungarian. If anyone could help me out, I would be grateful.

It was a hastily taken picture.