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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Del the cat on October 25, 2015, 03:36:16 am

Title: Thought for the Day of St Crispin
Post by: Del the cat on October 25, 2015, 03:36:16 am

Thanks to Mr Shakespeare we have these words to remember the battle of Agincourt:-
(The end of the famous StCrispin's Day speech)

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England now-a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs’d they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day.

Hope that rouses your spirits :)
Del

Title: Re: Thought for the Day of St Crispin
Post by: Pat B on October 25, 2015, 08:47:51 am

I'm out of bed!   ;D

Title: Re: Thought for the Day of St Crispin
Post by: Zuma on October 25, 2015, 10:28:19 am

Some of my mom's ancestors come from Lincolnshire
back in the time of Shakespeare.

When it comes to blood I'm a wussie.
"Out, out damned spot"

So I'll add Nick Cage's quote from the Weatherman.

"People here don't throw fast food at me.
Maybe it's because I carry a bow"
Well it is sorta theatrical. >:D
Zuma

Title: Re: Thought for the Day of St Crispin
Post by: bubby on October 25, 2015, 12:05:10 pm

I always liked that del

Title: Re: Thought for the Day of St Crispin
Post by: GB on October 25, 2015, 02:44:42 pm

Kinda sheepish to admit that I didn't know that is where "band of brothers" originated.  Very inspiring!
I'm almost motivated to tackle my to-do list, now. ;D

Title: Re: Thought for the Day of St Crispin
Post by: DC on October 25, 2015, 08:47:09 pm

I'm glad he put in "cheap" :D

Title: Re: Thought for the Day of St Crispin
Post by: ravenbeak on October 26, 2015, 04:03:05 am

I was fortunate enough to hear that one bellowed out just before battle time yesterday.  Standing on the Finsbury fields with 130 other longbow archers from the fraternity of st. George.  Waiting to loose at the knight targets down the field.
 
pretty cool feeling

Title: Re: Thought for the Day of St Crispin
Post by: Pappy on October 26, 2015, 11:24:34 am

Thanks Del , I always loved that. Pappy