02536cam a22003373u 4500 45341 UtSlPG 20260610134036.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07004297 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Herbert, Henry William, 1807-1858 Wager of Battle: A Tale of Saxon Slavery in Sherwood Forest Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-04-07 Produced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Wager of Battle: A Tale of Saxon Slavery in Sherwood Forest" by Henry W. Herbert is a historical romance written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in the latter part of the 12th century, a time when tensions between Saxons and Normans were palpable in England. The narrative follows the adventures of Kenric and Eadwulf, two Saxon brothers who traverse the complexities of servitude under Norman lords, particularly highlighting themes of slavery, conflict, and the quest for freedom. At the start of the tale, the backdrop of Sherwood Forest is vividly established, portraying a land once proud and free, now overshadowed by the brutal Norman conquest. We are introduced to Kenric, a Saxon serf endowed with a keen desire for freedom, and Eadwulf, his more resigned brother. The two men wait anxiously in the forest, anticipating the hunt that will disturb their lives. When the chase unfolds, it culminates in a dramatic encounter that puts Kenric in harm's way as he bravely defends a noblewoman, Lady Guendolen, from a rampaging stag. This act of valor not only sets the stage for potential liberation but also illustrates the deep societal divides and struggles faced by the Saxons under Norman rule, presenting a compelling exploration of dignity amidst oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sherwood Forest (England) -- Fiction Anglo-Saxons -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45341 86180 86180