Eleanor of Aquitaine to Richard de Redvers
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:33 pm
To Devon, Grandson of that most loyal of Earls, Eleanor R. sends greetings and instruction.
I know this letter will find you in good spirits on the occasion of my son's accession. Though we must all, of course, remember the long service my husband gave his people, our hearts cannot help but be gladdened that such a strong and divinely-favored King will have his hand on the tiller. Speaking of which, I expect it shall be rather a large party that will arrive in Havre for the crossing. You may wish to send five ships, and have a few more ready for the return crossing, which will be less then a month from the first. We expect to have a far larger company with us then. Perhaps even a host as shall make Saladin think again about his little campaign.
I know you will be a good lad and do this for us, and we shall see you in Westminster,
Eleanor R.
I know this letter will find you in good spirits on the occasion of my son's accession. Though we must all, of course, remember the long service my husband gave his people, our hearts cannot help but be gladdened that such a strong and divinely-favored King will have his hand on the tiller. Speaking of which, I expect it shall be rather a large party that will arrive in Havre for the crossing. You may wish to send five ships, and have a few more ready for the return crossing, which will be less then a month from the first. We expect to have a far larger company with us then. Perhaps even a host as shall make Saladin think again about his little campaign.
I know you will be a good lad and do this for us, and we shall see you in Westminster,
Eleanor R.