The Book of the Lion Chapter 39 Summary

  • The attack is called off and Rannulf talks about battle tactics with King Richard. As they do, Edmund and the king's attendants... attend to their appearance, which is part of their job.
  • The king demands the army hold its place, but Rannulf argues that they won't be able to stay still. As he does, Sir Nigel breaks the line and charges forward with Hubert in pursuit.
  • The rest of the army joins in, including the king. The Saracens begin to fall as the Crusaders advance. Edmund is defending himself against a soldier when Winter Star starts to fall. Oh no…
  • Winter Star manages to get back up for a short time, only to fall again.