Tannakin (Scene 4) Poem by John Fenton Mcleish

scene 4
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the hunted
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This morning edward is prepared for a boar hunt.The hunting party sets off into the forest.Soon edward is seperated from the main party.He is alone in the forest.It is dark and haunting.In the distance he can the dogs barking.He dismounts and looks around.There is silence.Suddenly a huge boar springs from the undergrowth and charges edward.He pulls his dagger and the boar and edward clash.He stabs the beast repeatedly.The beast is long dead but edward continues stabbing.Blood is spurting everywhere.The main party arrive, edward looks up, he has fire in his eyes.
He arrives back at burghley house with the dead boar slung over the back of his horse.He is proud of his achievement.He holds his head high in triumph.Although edward is arrogant, viscious and lacks empathy for others, he is no coward.Everyday he jousts, spars and trains for combat.He will grow to be a drunken fool, but will never shy away from a fight.