The Fool Errant

The Fool Errant is a novel written by Maurice Hewlett. The story revolves around a young man named Richard, who is the son of a wealthy merchant. Richard is a carefree and reckless young man who spends his days drinking and gambling. One day, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Isoult, who is the daughter of a nobleman. However, Isoult's father disapproves of Richard's lifestyle and forbids them from seeing each other.Determined to win Isoult's love, Richard decides to go on a quest to prove himself worthy of her. He sets out on a journey across the countryside, encountering various adventures and challenges along the way. He meets a variety of characters, including knights, bandits, and even a sorcerer.As Richard continues on his journey, he begins to mature and develop a sense of responsibility. He learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and honor. Eventually, he returns to Isoult's father and proves himself worthy of her hand in marriage.The Fool Errant is a classic tale of romance, adventure, and self-discovery. It explores themes of love, honor, and the importance of personal growth. With its engaging characters and exciting plot, it is sure to captivate readers of all ages.I never credited her with more than charity towards myself; and if I gloried in the fact that I was privileged to love so wondrous a being, the thought humiliated me at the same time. I was conscious of my nothingness before her worthiness, and desperate to fit myself for her high society. A noble rage for excellence possessed me; like any champion or knight of old I strove to approve my manhood, only that I might lay the spoils of it at her sacred feet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.