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Boynton
Village Courier Sir Ingram Pledges Fealty to Young King! Ending years of running conflict with King John, Sir Ingram signed his pledge of fealty to young King Henry III with great pomp and ceremony. Sir Ingram called it "a momentous occasion" and proclaimed a feast day for all to celebrate the beginning of a new era. Boynton said, "King Henry III has reconfirmed the Magna Carta granting rights to every Englishman. With the young King in the care of William Marshal, young Henry is sure to grow up honoring the law and respecting the rights of his people. It is a new day for us all, thanks be to God!" Not all residents of Boynton are sure they will be included in the new day, however. A serf who asked not to be named said, "I hope the lords are done chasing each other up and down the countryside, for when they do, it is OUR houses and cattle and crops they burn. But this Magna Carta, seems to me it's just for the rich people." The complete text of the Magna Carta was read at Sir Ingram's feast. Most attending seemed more interested in their meal than the document. King Henry, age 9, could not be reached for comment. Acclam
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New Lord of Acclam Manor!
Coming on the heels of the sad news of the death of Lord Roger Acclam, the Herald has learned that Sir Ingram Boynton will be relocating his principal residence from his ancestral home, Boynton village in East Yorkshire (see map) to Acclam Manor. Boynton was quoted as saying "Boynton village is in the middle of no where. Acclam is closer to the main roads and major towns. Besides, Joan wants to return to her home." Father John at the Church said, "God's Blessing shines on Acclam! All of Acclam joins to welcome Sir Ingram. We are thrilled to have the lord in residence again, and particularly want to welcome Lady Joan home." Not everyone is so enthusiastic, however. A serf who asked that his name not be used said, "Well, it might be good or it might not, see? The old Lord, he was ok. But with a new lord coming in, you don't know if he'll be fair to the working people. If so, God bless him! If not, well, we hope he gets homesick real fast!" |
Boynton
Village Courier Boynton Leaves Boynton! After the death of his father-in-law, Roger of Acclam, Sir Ingram Boynton will be relocating his principal residence from Boynton Manor to Acclam. Acclam is a village in the far north of Yorkshire (see map inset). Boynton was quoted as saying, "Boynton will always seem like home, but Acclam holds new opportunities for our family." Boynton's steward, Richard the Steward, said, "Sir Ingram and his family will visit every year, at least. And don't you forget it!" A serf who asked not to be named said, "Well, we'll miss the Easter feast, for sure, but life is easier when the lord is away, so good riddance and good luck to Acclam!" Editorial: Though we at the Village Courier wish the Boynton's well, the family's departure is a serious blow to the village. Where is our defense in case of attack? Where is our lord to dispense justice and oversee the productivity of our economy? Who will keep the strong from abusing the weak and the lazy from the trough of idleness? After a hundred years of sheltering the family - even providing his family name, we would have hoped for more loyalty from Sir Ingram. We call on Sir Ingram to pledge on the steps of our own St. Andrews Church that he will personally visit our village every quarter. |