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Rescueing Alix, the lord of Montluçon’s daughter
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  • Rescueing Alix, the lord of Montluçon’s daughter

    20/06/2011
     

    Here is an after action report of a feudal skirmish during the 13th century. Hervé de Vierzon has kidnapped Alix, the daughter of the sire de St-Géran, Lord of Montluçon. Hervé de Vierzon just reached a hamlet where he met friendly troops. He organised a quick defense before the arrival of the Lord of Montluçon who is chasing him.

    The Sir de St-Géran, Lord of Montluçon crosses the river at the ford with Pierre Des Ages, a knight and two sergeants-of-arms. Some men-at-arms and sergeants on foot follow them while the rest of the troop is advancing towards the stone bridge.

    Hervé de Vierzon is worried by the enemy cavalry for he is on foot. He calls Aymon, his standard bearer to bring him his horse.

    Unfortunately, one of the Monluçon’s crossbowmen manages to put Aymon out of combat. Vierzon’s banner lays down in the mud.

    While Hervé de Vierzon supports his men-at-arms who manage to resist the charge of St-Géran and Des Ages, Eble de Mehun, his cousin arrives with the horse.

    Hervé de Vierzon on horse and with the support of Eble de Mehun attacks the Montluçon’s cavalry.

    Montluçon’s sergeants and men-at-arms attacks Vierzon’s footmen near the church while crossbowmen exchange bolts.

    The fights are fierce and casualties are high on both sides.

    But finally while Hervé de Vierzon and Eble de Mehun hold the gap, the Vierzon men at arms’ line collapses.

    Hervé de Vierzon is forced to order a fall back to avoid a disgraful capture.