3: ‘The response is enthusiastic - The men of the hills have at last found a leader who promises them food, fighting and revenge. ... A fine troop gathers.’
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2: ‘In the morning Val dismisses his men - each to take as much of the plunder as he can carry. He is no fool. He knows the news of his success and generosity will spread like wild-fire through the hills.’
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#OTD in 1941
‘In the cool of the dawn, when dreams have flown, he sinks at last into sleep.’
*Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur*, written & illustrated by Hal Foster.
From no. 240 - 14 September 1941
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Prince Valiant by Hal Foster because you should just pause your scroll for a minute and take it all in. Absolutely stunning.
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7: ‘“Look, Arn, knights of the Round Table, Sir Kay, Percival, Negarth, Tristam and Uriens. We are saved!”’
‘Next Week - Homeward Bound’
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6: ‘The mariners see the signal and the two boys guide the pitching vessel into the safety of the river-mouth.’
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5: ‘“Build a signal fire to attract their attention, Arn, while I swim across to the other point.”’
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4: ‘While gathering driftwood for a raft Val suddenly shouts, “Look, a great ship is being driven to destruction on the waves.”’
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3: ‘One stormy day a wide river-mouth bars their way.’
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2: ‘Silently they turn westward to seek some way of crossing the rough sea that separates them from England.’
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they move upon Saramand and surround the city.’
‘Next Week - The Assault.’
*Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur*, written & illustrated by Hal Foster
From no. 448 - 9 Sept. 1945
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“Hold,” he gasps, “I will be this man’s advocate!”
‘Next Week - The Price of One Word.’
No. 500 - 8 September 1946
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#OTD in 1940
*Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur*, written & illustrated by Hal Foster
Detail: Sir Tristam, Sir Gawain, the Roman General Aetius & Val ride with the legion towards Rome.
From no. 187 - 8 September 1940
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7: ‘On a cold, clear morning in December they ride out of Camelot. Perhaps Val would not have whistled so cheerily had he known what lay ahead!’
‘Next Week - Sir Gawain’s Desertion.’
No. 291 - 6 September 1942
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6: ‘. . . . . and is far from pleased with the mission. In sullen mood he prepares for the journey.’
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5: ‘But Gawain plunged into the gaiety of court life, and frolics night and day . . . . . .‘
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4: ‘“It is a dangerous mission, for the people thereabout have an unwholesome reputation. Sir Gawain will ride with you and one of you must return!”’
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3: ‘“. . . Many years ago, when the Romans ruled all Britain, a great wall was built from sea to sea to hold back these turbulent Picts. Your mission, Sir Valiant, is to see if this wall can be repaired and used once more for defense.”’
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2: ‘Then the King sends for Prince Valiant and says: “We have driven the Northmen from our realm, but they have formed an alliance with the Picts in the northern mountains and again threaten our borders. . . . . . . . .’
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the bouts become contests, wagers are laid, challenges issued and those who are not seriously hurt round into fighting condition rapidly.’
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