Hugh Spencer's Feats in France

Hugh Spencer's Feats in France is Child Ballad 158.[1] It is Roud number 3997.[2]

Synopsis

Sir Hugh is sent as ambassador to France to ask the king whether there will be peace or war. The answer is war. He defeats the French queen's knight, and then kills scores of the king's guard. Finally, the king asks for peace.

References

  1. ^ Robert B. Waltz and David G. Engle. "Hugh Spencer's Feats in France [Child 158]". The Ballad Index. California State University, Fresno. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Roud Folksong Index (S208714)". Vaughan Williams Memorial Library. Vaughan Williams Memorial Library. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
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