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Wandering in the Current Middle Ages, Wandering Riddles
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Published:
1993-06-04
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86
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Riddle of the Badger

Summary:

In praise of Master Brocc of Alderden

Notes:

Piece requested by Richard and Anastasia, P&Ps of the Mists; written and presented at Southern Shores Newcomer's Tourney, 4 June 1993. Master Brocc was seneschal of the shire at that time.

Work Text:

Badger-brock
No bantam cock
To fight with tooth & spur
Chanticleer
Of daylight cheer
In cloak of wool and fur

His hat of straw
Is wide & braw
& shields him from the sun
But in the shade
The dance his trade
Where tripping measures run.

With healers hands
The law commands
& Pelicans inspire:
A shoulder-rub
(but ne'er a snub)
Will greet you at his fire.

A riddle fine
This rhyme of mine,
Who is this prince of men?
The answer's clear:
This cheerful peer
Is Brocc of Alderden.