The White Company Chapter 13 - How the White Company set forth to the Wars

In which the White Company prepares to set forth on its martial expedition amidst scenes of stirring farewells and poignant partings, with the young squire Alleyne receiving a tender yet reluctant pledge from Lady Maude before the company assembles and marches from the castle. Observations of their armour, arms, and the mingled levity and solemnity of those assembled paint a vivid tableau of readiness and resolve as Sir Nigel Loring bids farewell to Lady Mary with a chivalrous token, wafted onward by hope and the prayers of those left behind.