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<DIV>Into the tavern enters the bard with raven hair</DIV>
<DIV>And shyly takes her place and waits</DIV>
<DIV>Until all see her there.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>The lilting tones of dulcimer will then begin to ring</DIV>
<DIV>And blending with the notes so clear</DIV>
<DIV>The bard begins to sing...</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>I tell a tale of a wondrous place that they call
Crannog Mor</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>The Feste D'Autumne is drawing near and so goes
out the call.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>They've taken thou to Scotland and have traveled
on to Spain,</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>And as days roll slowly by, they travel yet
again.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>To France in all its splendor is where they land
this year,</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>Out goes the call to Cardinal's Guards, Bandits
and Musketeers.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>To Heavies in their armor, with sword and shield
at ready,</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>And Archers with their eagle eyes and hand so ever
steady.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>A Heralded processional will begin the day's
events</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>To introduce combatants and consorts unto the
populace.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>So 'tis wise to bear the favor of the one that you
hold dear,</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>And even better would it be if you could have that
person near.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>For not only do the winners on the field receive
their due,</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>But the Consorts that they fight for will also get
one, too.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>And all throughout the day, to instruct the mind
as well,</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>Dyeing, Dancing and Massage classes also will be
held.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>And as the light of day gracefully fades into
firelight</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>The Brewing competition will be held that Saturday
night.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>And on the Bardic Island, all the Bards will then
compete</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>With original composition, says the fair Lady
Elize.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>And last of all, but certainly not in the very
least</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>Baroness Brighid will delight you with her
feast.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>Ten removes a la francaise are going to be
prepared.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>Can you sample every dish; will you take the
dare?</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>All this and more await you
all</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>At Feste D'Autumne this
fall.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>Come revel with the
gentles</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>Of the Shire of Crannog
Mor.</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>And Having sung her song,</DIV>
<DIV>The bard fades out of the light</DIV>
<DIV>And wishes all the patrons of the Merry Rose</DIV>
<DIV>A Warm and Fond...</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Good Night.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>For more information on Feste D'Autumne, please visit:</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><A
href="pages.prodigy.net/misa.s/feste/htm">pages.prodigy.net/misa.s/feste/htm</A></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Or contact the autocrat...</DIV>
<DIV>Lady Elize de Nizza at: <A
href="mailto:elizedenizza@yahoo.com">elizedenizza@yahoo.com</A></DIV>
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