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The pact of Stonehenge

Jungle

Script JEAN-BLAISE DJIAN

NATHANIEL LEGENDRE

ArtworkNACHO ARRANZ ESTEVEZ

CouloursCATHERINE MOREAU


March 26th 1199, back from Crusade, Richard the Lionheart’s army besieges the castle of Chalus-Châbrol in the Limousin (France).

Onward ! Onward ! There are very few of them ! They retreated to

the donjon !

Ha !Ha ! Look, this rascal is using a frying pan as a shield to avoid our arrows. We’ve got

them !

Pierre, including women and kids,

we are about thirty. We are done!

He got scared my Lord.

Look, he ran away.

We’ve got nothing to

lose! Let’s fight till our last breath is

drawn!

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Djian-Legendre-Arranz-Moreau

Script JEAN-BLAISE DJIAN

NATHANIEL LEGENDRE

ArtworkNACHO ARRANZ ESTEVEZ

CouloursCATHERINE MOREAU


Help ! Help ! The King is down !

After they’ve heard whom they wounded, the

besieged surrendered... But I’m afraid nothing can be done. Our good King Richard is going to die,

Lord Mercadier.

Run before the ink is dry, Gareth. She has to be with him when her son passes

away.

Especially because he has

something crucial to ask of her.

Alas... I have to inform his mother,

the queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. She is in

Fontevraud.

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Mother... Two of my most loyal vassals are going to be in France

soon. They carry with them an invaluable item.

This precious object MUST be

returned to England.

Go back to London and gather a delegation of trus-tworthy men who will be able

to bring the casket back.

This parchment will lead them to my vassals

so they can take over this dangerous mission. This is

a matter of the uttermost importance, Mother.

Lord Mercadier assures you there is not a minute to waste your majesty... It’s only a

matter of hours...

Royale Abbaye of Fontevraud.

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London, Westminster Palace, a few days later This is a high-risk

mission, but for the sake of the memory of his friendship with Waltheof, he will take it on. Let them know I will meet

them in Stonehenge in five days to...

I’ve given it much thought, Rosamund.

The knight Ivanhoe and his “champions” are the only ones

we can fully entrust with this task. ...to wish

them well.

I know someone who will pay me a fortune for this piece of news !

He ! He ! Interesting ! Very interes-

ting !

Take our best ride and do mention it is an urgent matter of the

highest importance !

And, by all means, Rosamund, this has to be kept secret. Only strict secrecy will ensure this

operation’s success.

To bother Albion’s Champions ! And in the

name of my dead husband and Ivanhoe’s friendship!

I highly doubt he will agree !

You can trust me, your Majesty

I will leave tomorrow

Milady, what can I do for you ?

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Stable boy ! Get your two best steeds ready. I have a long journey ahead of me.

Duchess’ order !

?!

She doesn’t eat and doesn’t say a word... Her nerves are

taut as the strings of a bow... Something’s wrong.

Why doesn’t she talk to me ?

I’m her daughter after all.

Not biologic daughter, but still ! I’m her only child.

She knows how much I love

her.

She knows she can count

on me.

O my dear husband, why did

you abandon

us ?

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Waltheof was the kingdom’s best archer and his loyalty to our good King was unbreakable. He

was also my friend, Rosamund.

You can count on my men and me.

Thank you Ivanhoe... I

knew you’d step up to the

task !

We mustn’t waste any time. Please,

allow me to retire. I’ll be gone before

dawn tomorrow.

A message just arrived

your Majesty.

He agreed ! This is perfect.

Thank you Rosamund.

Father, if you hear me,

Do you really think I should

stay away from all this ?

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I have to admit, your Majesty, coming back to Stonhenge is always a very special

treat.

One can travel the world and discover the most mesmerizing landscapes, Ivan-

hoe...

...and yet none are as breathta-king as England.

But let’s not get carried away

from the business at hand. Before he passed away, Richard bestowed

this parchment on me. Take it.

What is it your Majesty ?

As you can see, this letter wasn’t signed

with a name but with a cabalistic

sign.

I’d rather you having it with you, just in case... You

never know...

This document was found, by one of

Richard’s vassals, on the body of a man who tried

to steal the casket.

Oh ! This sign ! I’m sure I know it ! I’ve seen it before !... But where ?!!...

It’s not clear. It might have

been a long time ago... When I was

a kid... It will come back.

What in God’s name are your “Champions” doing ?! They should

be here by now !!

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Fifrelin, tunes maestro...

This is the brave Puck of

Nottinghamshire.

The dreaded Spring-Heeled

Jack of Sheffield.

Here they are, Majesty.

They are the most fearful warriors I know

your Majesty.

Thank you for coming to the rescue in such

a timely manner, good sirs...

Let me introduce you, your Majesty.

Are you positive you can be successful in this endeavor with so few

people, Ivanhoe ?

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This is such an honor to be of

service to you, your Majesty.

You are right on time friends. I’m very

thankful for it.

El Cid and I came from really far

away at full speed to as-sist you Ivanhoe. I hope we weren’t too long...

My friends, words can’t express my

gratitude and the crown’s.

Majesty, let me introduce you to Melusine, fairy from the kingdom of France and

Rodrigo Diaz, knight from the sovereign lands of Spain, also

know as El Cid Campeador.

We will succeed, your Majesty! For

your sake, Richard’s and my dear old friend’s...

Walter.

Waltheof D’Huntingdon.


With knights such as El Cid, and a

powerful witch such as Melusine, you can rest assured Majesty... They will succeed brilliantly,

without a doubt.

I want Richard’s last wishes to be

honored at any cost.

I hope so my good

Banier. I do hope so !

the throne of England is looked upon with greed by so many. I

can scarcely trust anyone my good Banier.

These are dark times; the throne of England is looked upon with greed by so many. I

can scarcely trust anyone my good Banier.

But we mustn’t waste any minute. Let hasten and reach Folkestone Harbor. We must embark for France

as soon as possible.

First of all, let me thank you all for

answering the call of duty. I knew I could

count on you.

Wait a minute, please. My name is Robyn D’Huntingdon! Ivanhoe,

good knight, Waltheof was my father and from the grave he commanded me

to join your quest.

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La traduction de cet extrait a été réalisée avec l’aide du CNL / The translation of this excerpt was possible thanks to a grant from the CNL.

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