Richard I wounded at Chalus-Chabrol
King Richard I, mortally wounded by a crossbow bolt during the siege of Chalus-Chabrol castle, lies dying in his campaign tent. Physicians attempt to treat his wound while knights and advisors stand b
Setting
Inside King Richard I's campaign tent near the siege lines of Chalus-Chabrol castle. The tent is large and opulent for a military encampment, with heavy fabric walls that occasionally billow from the evening breeze. Through the partially open tent flaps, the looming silhouette of Chalus castle can be seen against the twilight sky.
Characters
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Richard I of England
primary
A powerfully built man in his early 40s, though currently pale from blood loss. His once-ruddy complexion has turned ashen, and his famous red-gold beard is matted with sweat. The king's muscular frame is evident even in repose, with battle scars visible on his arms and chest. His piercing blue eyes remain alert despite the pain.
Mercadier
primary
A battle-hardened mercenary captain in his late 40s, with a muscular build and weathered features. His face bears several old scars, the most prominent being a jagged line across his left cheekbone. His dark hair is streaked with grey and cropped short for practicality, and his piercing grey eyes constantly scan for threats even in this moment of crisis.
Royal Physician
secondary
A middle-aged man of slight build with a gaunt face framed by a short, greying beard. His deep-set eyes are shadowed with exhaustion, and his hands are stained with blood and herbal remedies. His posture suggests years of scholarly study combined with recent sleepless nights.
Knight Lieutenant
secondary
A battle-hardened knight in his late 30s, standing at an imposing height with broad shoulders and a muscular build. His face bears several scars from previous battles, and his sun-weathered skin speaks of years spent on campaign. His dark brown hair is cropped short in the military fashion of the time, and his piercing blue eyes constantly scan for threats.
Squire
background
A lean youth of about 16 years with sun-browned skin and short, tousled brown hair. His face is flushed from exertion, with a smudge of dirt across one cheekbone. His hands are calloused from weapon practice but lack the scars of battle.
Dialog
Richard I of England
Mercadier... the king commands you... take Chalus before dawn. Let not this... hunting accident... delay our victory.
Mercadier
Men ready, sire. Walls will fall before cockcrow.
Royal Physician
If it please Your Grace... the wound requires more yarrow. The black bile dominates... we must restore balance!
Richard I of England
Save your Galen... for men who fear death. The king has... made peace with God.
Mercadier
Who shot the bolt? Name him, and he'll not see dawn.
Richard I of England
A boy... with a cook's ladle for a shield. Let him... live. The king's last... jest.
Royal Physician
The bandages! More wine for cleansing! Per deum, the corruption spreads...
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