Huon of Bordeaux

14 pages in this part of The Outline of Mythology.

WHEN Charlemagne grew old he felt the burden of government become heavier year by year, till at last he called together his high barons and…

We have often had occasion to admire the justice and wisdom of the advice which on all occasions the Duke Namo of Bavaria gave to…

The preparations for their departure having been made, the Duchess embraced them tenderly, commending them to the care of Heaven, and…

When Amaury learned what reception the two deputies of Charlemagne had received at Bordeaux, and the arrangements made for the visit of the…

Charles's partiality for this unworthy son was one of his weaknesses. He descended in trepidation to the court-yard, ran to Amaury, and…

Duke Namo and the other peers approached, had the body of Amaury dragged forth from the lists, and conducted Huon to Charlemagne. The…

HUON, having traversed the Apennines and Italy, arrived at the environs of Rome, where, laying aside his armor, he assumed the dress of a…

Huon recounted his adventures to Sherasmin, who was moved to tears at the recital. He then consulted him on means of conducting his…

Oberon directed Huon what course he should take to reach the country of the Sultan Gaudisso. "You will encounter great perils," said he…

Huon could not help laughing to see the vivacity and the language of his country thus break out unawares. The host, who had no idea that…

Next morning Floriac waited upon the Governor and told him of the arrival of his nephew, Huon of Bordeaux; and of the intention of the…

Sir Huon thought he had never in his life tasted any fare so good. The old lady talked while her guests ate. She doubted not, she said…

The Prince of Hyrcania, the same whom Huon had rescued from the lion, and who was the destined bridegroom of the beautiful Clarimunda, sat…

No obstacle now stood in the way of the lovers and their faithful follower in returning to France. They sailed, taking Rome in their way…