Amongst the demonstrations and performers were a pair of buffoons--for I can find no other word to describe them or their act--who demonstrated the "Manly" art of the medieval duel. It was complete with quotes from Shakespeare as well as more modern sources and worth the time to watch.

I am not sure the young man's crime... T'was said he 'bothered' another's sheep for pleasure. The Lord High Justice and his inquisitor managed to obtain full confession and having done so, released him to the custody of his lady a bit 'wetter' than before and thoroughly chastised.

At the beginning of the day on Sunday, all arrived and hurried to the Queen's Pavilion for several knighting ceremonies conducted after the wedding the day before. Several loyal subjects were so honored and one lady was awarded the title of 'Dame'.

A couple of noblemen in their finest, courtiers to the Queen, leave the Queen's pavilion after the knighting ceremonies have ended and join the commoners who mingled about waiting for the banquet what would be held soon.

A quarrel broke out amongs the Scottish clans on the west side of the playing field and the English camped on the East side. A few skirmishes were fought and here thou can see the vanquished English officer on his backside, held at bay by the brave Clansman.

What would a Faire be without street performers? These two young maidens peformed feats of skill I would be hard pressed to repeat. It was fun to watch and relax after a good day at the Faire.

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