Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Avis aus roys
France, probably Paris, 1347-1350
MS M.456 fol. 126r

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Avis aus Roys: Text, Book IV, Chapter 21 -- Behind rocky outcropping is group of tents. Two soldiers look out from tents and point to right. A third soldier strikes wall of castle with pickaxe. Water flows from (or into) gate of castle. Above, pole, with container of stones at end, and another object, possibly a standard, extends from window of castle. Part of a third structure, possibly a ship, appears behind castle. All soldiers wear mail and helmets.