Cliges - Revision history

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	Returning to Byzantium, Cliges wins much honour fighting off the [[duke]] of [[Saxony]] who had previously been promised the girl to marry. Cliges takes leave of the girl to travel to Britain to become a knight. He beats everyone except Gawain in a [[tourney]], winning much acclaim. (Isn't it funny how Arthur and his knights never seem to age?) He then tops this by sneaking into a [[castle]] under [[siege]] and winning it for Arthur.		Returning to Byzantium, Cliges wins much honour fighting off the [[duke]] of [[Saxony]] who had previously been promised the girl to marry. Cliges takes leave of the girl to travel to Britain to become a knight. He beats everyone except Gawain in a [[tourney]], winning much acclaim. (Isn't it funny how Arthur and his knights never seem to age?) He then tops this by sneaking into a [[castle]] under [[siege]] and winning it for Arthur.

	Unable to hold off his heart any longer, Cliges returns home, and plots with the girl to free her from the emperor. Her nanny again aids with a potion to allow her to feign death. In a death-like state, the girl is to be buried in a tomb designed by Cliges' craftsman, until some [[doctor]]s arrive in town who have seen this plot before. They torture the girl severely to get her to cry out, and are about escalate the torture to roast her on a spit when the townspeople decide enough is enough.		Unable to hold off his heart any longer, Cliges returns home, and plots with the girl to free her from the emperor. Her nanny again aids with a potion to allow her to feign death. In a death-like state, the girl is to be buried in a tomb designed by Cliges' [[craftsman]], until some [[doctor]]s arrive in town who have seen this plot before. They torture the girl severely to get her to cry out, and are about escalate the torture to roast her on a spit when the townspeople decide enough is enough.

	The girl is entombed, rescued, and saved from her almost fatal torture wounds by another of nanny's concoctions. Cliges and the girl recuperate happily in a [[tower]] with hidden chambers, until a knight spies them in the hidden [[garden]]. They escape just in time (again with nanny's help), and live in Britain until news of Alis' death (of regret for breaching his [[oath]]) reaches them. Cliges and the girl reign happily as emperor and [[empress]] of Byzantium, and are the reason that ever after Byzantine emperors keep their wives secluded.		The girl is entombed, rescued, and saved from her almost fatal torture wounds by another of nanny's concoctions. Cliges and the girl recuperate happily in a [[tower]] with hidden chambers, until a knight spies them in the hidden [[garden]]. They escape just in time (again with nanny's help), and live in Britain until news of Alis' death (of regret for breaching his [[oath]]) reaches them. Cliges and the girl reign happily as emperor and [[empress]] of Byzantium, and are the reason that ever after Byzantine emperors keep their wives secluded.

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	*Burton Raffael		*Burton Raffael
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	Alexander, eldest son of the [[Byzantine]] [[emperor]], travels to [[Britain]] aiming to get [[King Arthur]] to make him a [[Knight]]. After a interval in which he proves himself, he is made a knight and wins the love of [[Sir]] [[Gawain]]'s sister, Sobriquet.		Alexander, eldest son of the [[Byzantine]] [[emperor]], travels to [[Britain]] aiming to get [[King Arthur]] to make him a [[Knight]]. After a interval in which he proves himself, he is made a knight and wins the love of [[Sir]] [[Gawain]]'s sister, Sobriquet.

	When Alexander's father dies, the boat sending the message to him is sunk and the only survivor swears Alexander sunk with the [[boat]]. Alexander's younger brother Alis [[crown]]s himself, and rules happily until Alexander hears the news and travels to Byzantium with his wife Sobriquet and his son (by her) '''Cliges'''. An agreement is struck between Alexander and Alis. Alis will retain the title of emperor, but Alexander will exercise the day to do power. More importantly Alis will never marry, but instead take Cliges as his [[heir]].		When Alexander's father dies, the boat sending the message to him is sunk and the only survivor swears Alexander sunk with the [[boat]]. Alexander's younger brother Alis [[crown]]s himself, and rules happily until Alexander hears the news and travels to Byzantium with his wife Sobriquet and his son (by her) '''Cliges'''. An agreement is struck between Alexander and Alis. Alis will retain the title of emperor, but Alexander will exercise the day to day power. More importantly Alis will never marry, but instead take Cliges as his [[heir]].

	After a few years, Alexander dies of old age/illness and his wife soon dies of grief. Alis betrays them and plans to take the daughter of the [[Germany\|German]] emperor as his wife. Alis and retinue, including Cliges, travel to Germany, where the girl falls madly in love with Cliges. With the help of her nurse, a potion is given to Alis on their [[wedding]] night, which will make Alis dream he couples with her, while she remains a virgin.		After a few years, Alexander dies of old age/illness and his wife soon dies of grief. Alis betrays them and plans to take the daughter of the [[Germany\|German]] emperor as his wife. Alis and retinue, including Cliges, travel to Germany, where the girl falls madly in love with Cliges. With the help of her nurse, a potion is given to Alis on their [[wedding]] night, which will make Alis dream he couples with her, while she remains a virgin.

	Returning to Byzantium, Cliges wins much honour fighting off the [[duke]] of [[Saxony]] who had previously been promised the girl to marry. Cliges takes leave of the girl to travel to Britain to become a knight. He beats everyone except Gawain in a [[tourney]], winning much ~~aclaim~~. (Isn't it funny how ~~arthur~~ and his knights never seem to age) He then tops this by sneaking into a [[castle]] under [[siege]] and winning it for Arthur.		Returning to Byzantium, Cliges wins much honour fighting off the [[duke]] of [[Saxony]] who had previously been promised the girl to marry. Cliges takes leave of the girl to travel to Britain to become a knight. He beats everyone except Gawain in a [[tourney]], winning much acclaim. (Isn't it funny how Arthur and his knights never seem to age?) He then tops this by sneaking into a [[castle]] under [[siege]] and winning it for Arthur.

	Unable to hold off his heart any longer, Cliges returns home, and plots with the girl to free her from the emperor. Her nanny again aids with a potion to allow her to feign death. In a death-like state, the girl is to be ~~burried~~ in a tomb designed by Cliges' craftsman, until some [[doctor]]s arrive in town who have seen this plot before. They torture the girl severely to get her to cry out, and are about escalate the torture to roast her on a spit when the townspeople decide enough is enough.		Unable to hold off his heart any longer, Cliges returns home, and plots with the girl to free her from the emperor. Her nanny again aids with a potion to allow her to feign death. In a death-like state, the girl is to be buried in a tomb designed by Cliges' craftsman, until some [[doctor]]s arrive in town who have seen this plot before. They torture the girl severely to get her to cry out, and are about escalate the torture to roast her on a spit when the townspeople decide enough is enough.

	The girl is entombed, rescued, and saved from her almost fatal ~~torure~~ wounds by another of nanny's concoctions. Cliges and ~~her~~ recuperate happily in a [[tower]] with hidden chambers, until a knight spies them in the hidden [[garden]]. They escape just in time (again with nanny's help), and live in Britain until news of Alis' death (of regret for ~~breeching~~ his [[oath]]) reaches them. Cliges and the girl reign happily as emperor and [[empress]] of Byzantium, and are the reason that ever after Byzantine emperors keep their wives secluded.		The girl is entombed, rescued, and saved from her almost fatal torture wounds by another of nanny's concoctions. Cliges and the girl recuperate happily in a [[tower]] with hidden chambers, until a knight spies them in the hidden [[garden]]. They escape just in time (again with nanny's help), and live in Britain until news of Alis' death (of regret for breaching his [[oath]]) reaches them. Cliges and the girl reign happily as emperor and [[empress]] of Byzantium, and are the reason that ever after Byzantine emperors keep their wives secluded.

	==Translations==		==Translations==

Cian: links, brief intro

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	==~~introduction~~==		==Introduction==
			'''Cliges''' is an Old [[French]] text (c. 1176) by [[Chretien de Troyes]].
		⚫	==Plot==
		⚫	Alexander, eldest son of the [[Byzantine]] [[emperor]], travels to [[Britain]] aiming to get [[King Arthur]] to make him a [[Knight]]. After a interval in which he proves himself, he is made a knight and wins the love of [[Sir]] [[Gawain]]'s sister, Sobriquet.

		⚫	When Alexander's father dies, the boat sending the message to him is sunk and the only survivor swears Alexander sunk with the [[boat]]. Alexander's younger brother Alis [[crown]]s himself, and rules happily until Alexander hears the news and travels to Byzantium with his wife Sobriquet and his son (by her) '''Cliges'''. An agreement is struck between Alexander and Alis. Alis will retain the title of emperor, but Alexander will exercise the day to do power. More importantly Alis will never marry, but instead take Cliges as his [[heir]].
⚫	==~~plot~~==
⚫	Alexander, eldest son of the [[Byzantine]] emperor, travels to ~~britain~~ aiming to get King Arthur to make him a Knight. After a interval in which he proves himself, he is made a knight and wins the love of Sir [[Gawain]]'s sister, Sobriquet.

		⚫	After a few years, Alexander dies of old age/illness and his wife soon dies of grief. Alis betrays them and plans to take the daughter of the [[Germany\|German]] emperor as his wife. Alis and retinue, including Cliges, travel to Germany, where the girl falls madly in love with Cliges. With the help of her nurse, a potion is given to Alis on their [[wedding]] night, which will make Alis dream he couples with her, while she remains a virgin.
⚫	When Alexander's father dies, the boat sending the message to him is sunk and the only survivor swears Alexander sunk with the boat. Alexander's younger brother Alis ~~crowns~~ himself, and rules happily until Alexander hears the news and travels to Byzantium with his wife Sobriquet and his son (by her) Cliges. An agreement is struck between Alexander and Alis. Alis will retain the title of emperor, but Alexander will exercise the day to do power. More importantly Alis will never marry, but instead take Cliges as his heir.

		⚫	Returning to Byzantium, Cliges wins much honour fighting off the [[duke]] of [[Saxony]] who had previously been promised the girl to marry. Cliges takes leave of the girl to travel to Britain to become a knight. He beats everyone except Gawain in a [[tourney]], winning much aclaim. (Isn't it funny how arthur and his knights never seem to age) He then tops this by sneaking into a [[castle]] under [[siege]] and winning it for Arthur.
⚫	After a few years, Alexander dies of old age/illness and his wife soon dies of grief. Alis betrays them and plans to take the daughter of the German emperor as his wife. Alis and retinue, including Cliges, travel to Germany, where the girl falls madly in love with Cliges. With the help of her nurse, a potion is given to Alis on their wedding night, which will make Alis dream he couples with her, while she remains a virgin.

		⚫	Unable to hold off his heart any longer, Cliges returns home, and plots with the girl to free her from the emperor. Her nanny again aids with a potion to allow her to feign death. In a death-like state, the girl is to be burried in a tomb designed by Cliges' craftsman, until some [[doctor]]s arrive in town who have seen this plot before. They torture the girl severely to get her to cry out, and are about escalate the torture to roast her on a spit when the townspeople decide enough is enough.
⚫	Returning to Byzantium, Cliges wins much honour fighting off the duke of Saxony who had previously been promised the girl to marry. Cliges takes leave of the girl to travel to Britain to become a knight. He beats everyone except Gawain in a tourney, winning much aclaim. (~~isn~~'t it funny how arthur and his knights never seem to age) He then tops this by sneaking into a castle under siege and winning it for Arthur.

		⚫	The girl is entombed, rescued, and saved from her almost fatal torure wounds by another of nanny's concoctions. Cliges and her recuperate happily in a [[tower]] with hidden chambers, until a knight spies them in the hidden [[garden]]. They escape just in time (again with nanny's help), and live in Britain until news of Alis' death (of regret for breeching his [[oath]]) reaches them. Cliges and the girl reign happily as emperor and [[empress]] of Byzantium, and are the reason that ever after Byzantine emperors keep their wives secluded.
⚫	Unable to hold off his heart any longer, Cliges returns home, and plots with the girl to free her from the emperor. Her nanny again aids with a potion to allow her to feign death. In a death like state, the girl is to be burried in a tomb designed by Cliges' craftsman, until some ~~doctors~~ arrive in town who have seen this plot before. They torture the girl severely to get her to cry out, and are about escalate the torture to roast her on a spit when the townspeople decide enough is enough.

			==Translations==
⚫	The girl is entombed, rescued, and saved from her almost fatal torure wounds by another of nanny's concoctions. Cliges and her recuperate happily in a tower with hidden chambers, until a knight spies them in the hidden garden. They escape just in time (again with nanny's help), and live in Britain until news of Alis' death (of regret for breeching his oath) reaches them. Cliges and the girl reign happily as emperor and empress of Byzantium, and are the reason that ever after Byzantine emperors keep their wives secluded.
		⚫	*[[Project Gutenberg]]: http://www.gutenberg.net/browse/BIBREC/BR831.HTM

	==translations==
⚫	*[[Project Gutenberg]]: [http://www.gutenberg.net/browse/BIBREC/BR831.HTM]
	*Burton Raffael		*Burton Raffael
	*

Conrad Leviston: mostly capitalisation and correcting the word emperor

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mostly capitalisation and correcting the word emperor

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	==plot==		==plot==
	Alexander, eldest son of the [[~~byzantine~~]] ~~emporer~~, travels to britain aiming to get King Arthur to make him a Knight. After a interval in which he proves himself, he is made a knight and wins the love of Sir [[Gawain]]'s sister, Sobriquet.		Alexander, eldest son of the [[Byzantine]] emperor, travels to britain aiming to get King Arthur to make him a Knight. After a interval in which he proves himself, he is made a knight and wins the love of Sir [[Gawain]]'s sister, Sobriquet.

	When Alexander's father dies, the boat sending the message to him is sunk and the only survivor swears Alexander sunk with the boat. Alexander's younger brother Alis crowns himself, and rules happily until Alexander hears the news and travels to ~~byzantium~~ with his wife Sobriquet and his son (by her) Cliges. An agreement is struck between Alexander and Alis. Alis will retain the title of ~~emporer~~, but ~~alexander~~ will exercise the day to do power. More importantly Alis will never marry, but instead take Cliges as his heir.		When Alexander's father dies, the boat sending the message to him is sunk and the only survivor swears Alexander sunk with the boat. Alexander's younger brother Alis crowns himself, and rules happily until Alexander hears the news and travels to Byzantium with his wife Sobriquet and his son (by her) Cliges. An agreement is struck between Alexander and Alis. Alis will retain the title of emperor, but Alexander will exercise the day to do power. More importantly Alis will never marry, but instead take Cliges as his heir.

	After a few years, Alexander dies of old age/illness and his wife soon dies of grief. Alis betrays them and plans to take the daughter of the ~~german~~ ~~emporer~~ as his wife. Alis and retinue, including Cliges, travel to Germany, where the girl falls madly in love with Cliges. With the help of her nurse, a potion is given to Alis on their wedding night, which will make Alis dream he couples with her, while she remains a virgin.		After a few years, Alexander dies of old age/illness and his wife soon dies of grief. Alis betrays them and plans to take the daughter of the German emperor as his wife. Alis and retinue, including Cliges, travel to Germany, where the girl falls madly in love with Cliges. With the help of her nurse, a potion is given to Alis on their wedding night, which will make Alis dream he couples with her, while she remains a virgin.

	Returning to ~~byzantium~~, Cliges wins much honour fighting off the duke of Saxony who had previously been promised the girl to marry. Cliges takes leave of the girl to travel to ~~britain~~ to become a knight. He beats everyone except Gawain in a tourney, winning much aclaim. (isn't it funny how arthur and his knights never seem to age) He then tops this by sneaking into a castle under siege and winning it for Arthur.		Returning to Byzantium, Cliges wins much honour fighting off the duke of Saxony who had previously been promised the girl to marry. Cliges takes leave of the girl to travel to Britain to become a knight. He beats everyone except Gawain in a tourney, winning much aclaim. (isn't it funny how arthur and his knights never seem to age) He then tops this by sneaking into a castle under siege and winning it for Arthur.

⚫	Unable to hold off his heart any longer, Cliges returns home, and plots with the girl to free her from the ~~emporer~~. Her nanny again aids with a potion to ~~llow~~ her to feign death. In a death like state, the girl is to be burried in a tomb designed by Cliges' craftsman, until some doctors arrive in town who have seen this plot before. They torture the girl severely to get her to cry out, and are about escalate the torture to roast her on a spit when the townspeople decide enough is enough.

⚫	The girl is entombed, rescued, and saved from her almost fatal torure wounds by ~~annother~~ of nanny's concoctions. Cliges and her recuperate happily in a tower with hidden chambers, until a knight spies them in the hidden garden. They escape just in time (again with ~~nany~~'s help), and live in ~~britain~~ until news of Alis's death (of regret for ~~breathing~~ his oath) reaches them. Cliges and reign happily as ~~emporer~~ and empress of ~~byzantium~~, and are the reason that ever after ~~byzantine~~ ~~emporers~~ keep their wives secluded.

		⚫	Unable to hold off his heart any longer, Cliges returns home, and plots with the girl to free her from the emperor. Her nanny again aids with a potion to allow her to feign death. In a death like state, the girl is to be burried in a tomb designed by Cliges' craftsman, until some doctors arrive in town who have seen this plot before. They torture the girl severely to get her to cry out, and are about escalate the torture to roast her on a spit when the townspeople decide enough is enough.

		⚫	The girl is entombed, rescued, and saved from her almost fatal torure wounds by another of nanny's concoctions. Cliges and her recuperate happily in a tower with hidden chambers, until a knight spies them in the hidden garden. They escape just in time (again with nanny's help), and live in Britain until news of Alis' death (of regret for breeching his oath) reaches them. Cliges and the girl reign happily as emperor and empress of Byzantium, and are the reason that ever after Byzantine emperors keep their wives secluded.

	==translations==		==translations==
		⚫	*[[Project Gutenberg]]: [http://www.gutenberg.net/browse/BIBREC/BR831.HTM]
	*[[Project
⚫	Gutenberg]]: [http://www.gutenberg.net/browse/BIBREC/BR831.HTM]~~<br>~~
	*Burton Raffael		*Burton Raffael
	*		*

Tiff: a start

2005-08-14T06:02:37Z

a start

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==introduction==

==plot==
Alexander, eldest son of the [[byzantine]] emporer, travels to britain aiming to get King Arthur to make him a Knight. After a interval in which he proves himself, he is made a knight and wins the love of Sir [[Gawain]]'s sister, Sobriquet.

When Alexander's father dies, the boat sending the message to him is sunk and the only survivor swears Alexander sunk with the boat. Alexander's younger brother Alis crowns himself, and rules happily until Alexander hears the news and travels to byzantium with his wife Sobriquet and his son (by her) Cliges. An agreement is struck between Alexander and Alis. Alis will retain the title of emporer, but alexander will exercise the day to do power. More importantly Alis will never marry, but instead take Cliges as his heir.

After a few years, Alexander dies of old age/illness and his wife soon dies of grief. Alis betrays them and plans to take the daughter of the german emporer as his wife. Alis and retinue, including Cliges, travel to Germany, where the girl falls madly in love with Cliges. With the help of her nurse, a potion is given to Alis on their wedding night, which will make Alis dream he couples with her, while she remains a virgin.

Returning to byzantium, Cliges wins much honour fighting off the duke of Saxony who had previously been promised the girl to marry. Cliges takes leave of the girl to travel to britain to become a knight. He beats everyone except Gawain in a tourney, winning much aclaim. (isn't it funny how arthur and his knights never seem to age) He then tops this by sneaking into a castle under siege and winning it for Arthur.

Unable to hold off his heart any longer, Cliges returns home, and plots with the girl to free her from the emporer. Her nanny again aids with a potion to llow her to feign death. In a death like state, the girl is to be burried in a tomb designed by Cliges' craftsman, until some doctors arrive in town who have seen this plot before. They torture the girl severely to get her to cry out, and are about escalate the torture to roast her on a spit when the townspeople decide enough is enough.

The girl is entombed, rescued, and saved from her almost fatal torure wounds by annother of nanny's concoctions. Cliges and her recuperate happily in a tower with hidden chambers, until a knight spies them in the hidden garden. They escape just in time (again with nany's help), and live in britain until news of Alis's death (of regret for breathing his oath) reaches them. Cliges and reign happily as emporer and empress of byzantium, and are the reason that ever after byzantine emporers keep their wives secluded.

==translations==
*[[Project
Gutenberg]]: [http://www.gutenberg.net/browse/BIBREC/BR831.HTM]<br>
*Burton Raffael
*

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