Upon passing they bathhouse, in the distance the Squire noted
a stage with a rather large chessboard placed upon it. They decided
to investigate. A wise and handsome man was the keeper of the
Chessboard, and stated:
"Noble Knight and loyal Squire,
I see you wear the quest's attire.
Before you lies a simple test,
To help you on your worthy quest.
The piece that you must move is white,
and if the move you choose is right,
you shall have a useful clue,
so here is what I ask of you.
Study now the board you see,
and tell me what that move might be.
But I'll beg you not to touch ,
the pieces lest you see too much."
Duke Sir Conn and his squire Aubery consulted for a while and viewed the board. They pondered the pieces, and thought, then pondered some more. They reached a conclusion, and Sir Conn said thusly:
"When playing out this game of chess,
we find this move shall serve the best.
To move the Knight to sable square,
to fork the King and Queen most fair."
The Chess Master beamed with joy, and stated:
"Noble Knight your move is true,
Thus you've earned this your clue."
Duke Conn was handed a scroll, and being well versed in Letters he was able to read:
"Scribe a line you must do now,
Betwixt these points which number two:
Where all must stop and pay their fee.
Where courts are held for all to see."
They drew the line on the map which I had the honor to carry, but knew not what it was for.
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