De Talisman; Of, Richard Leeuwenhard in Palestina
1825

De Talisman; Of, Richard Leeuwenhard in Palestina
1825
Translated by Gerard Keller
A historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows Sir Kenneth, a knight of the Red Cross and a crusader, as he travels through the arid landscapes of Palestine during the era of the Crusades. The story vividly depicts the challenges and encounters faced by Kenneth, particularly focusing on themes of honor, chivalry, and the unexpected camaraderie that can form between foes. The opening of the novel introduces Sir Kenneth as he traverses the unforgiving terrain near the Dead Sea while reflecting on the desolation surrounding him. He is heavily armored and alone due to the dwindled numbers of his fellow crusaders, whom illness and conflict have separated from him. His journey takes a turn when he encounters a Saracen rider, Sheerkohf, with whom he has a tense confrontation that quickly shifts into a truce and mutual respect. The dialogue between them highlights their contrasting backgrounds yet also reveals a camaraderie that transcends their initial hostilities. They pause at a refreshing fountain to rest, eating simple meals and sharing witty exchanges that explore their differing cultures, thus setting the stage for a story rich in adventure, conflict, and the intertwining of destinies.
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“Blessed be his name, who hath appointed the quiet night to follow the busy day, and the calm sleep to refresh the wearied limbs and to compose the troubled spirit.””
— Walter Scott
“Possessed of many of those royal qualities for which he was termed by his subjects the August, Philip might be termed the Ulysses, as Richard was indisputably the Achilles, of the Crusade. The King of France was sagacious, wise, deliberate in council, steady and calm in action, seeing clearly, and steadily pursuing, the measures most for the interest of his kingdom”
— Walter Scott
“پیش از آنکه سوار شوند و سفر را از سر گیرند، پهلوان مسیحی بار دیگر لبی تر کرد و دستهای خود را در آب فرو برد و به همسفرش گفت: «ای کاش نام این چشمه گوارا را میدانستم که در خاطر سپاسمند خود حفظ کنم. زیرا هرگز عطش شدید مرا آبی با این گوارایی که امروز نوشیدم فرو ننشانده بود.»- مفهوم نام عربی این چشمه «الماس بیابان» است.- چه نام نیکی بر آن نهادهاند. در دره زادگاه من هزار چشمه است، لیکن از این پس برای هیچیک از آنها خاطره گرانبهایی چون خاطره این چشمه قائل نخواهم شد. چه، گنج مایع خود را در نقطهای ارزانی میدارد که نهتنها گوارا است، بلکه تقریبا ضرورت دارد.- راست میگویی. زیرا هنوز هم آن دریای مرده ملعون است. نه انسان از امواج آن مستفیض میشود و نه حیوان و نه هم از رودی مینوشند که که به دریای میت میریزد بیآنکه آن را پر کند، تا آنکه آن رود از این بیابان نامیمون بگذرد.””
— Walter Scott
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