The Merry Squire and The Mole

Dedicated to Louie B, who always seems to enjoy ye olde English tales of humor!

There once was a squire who, mounted on his thoroughbred, perchanced upon a mole on the wayside by whence he wast travelling.

"Hiy!" exclaimed this squire as he didst bring his steed to a standstill. "Who art thou? And whenst comest thou?"

The mole answering didst reply, "Noble squire, I ask that thou mightest remove thy mighty feet from before my face for these doth smell as the muck of dirty animals such as even I despise."

"What didst thou speak?" roared the squire, teetering against the reign of his faithful equestrian companion. "Hearest thou my demand, insignificant creature of the ground! Speak up! for I canst not hear thee!"

"Oh hush thy voice," saith the mole to the squire. "Thy voice doth sound to my ears as the babbling brooks, and thy whole body, yay, it reeks of the product whence comes from moulded potatoes."

Thus there wast a muddled silence for lo, this brave mole continued to stand its ground whilst his adversary didst pause, steadying his feet.

Thence asked that squire again, "Why doth thou remain silent mole?" At whence he didst bring his hand sharply to his forehead.

"What a foolish fellow I am!" cried he. "Everyone knows that moles can't speak!" And chuckling to himself, he went on his merry way.

Author's Note

Appreciate any feedback!

MANY THANKS TO http://www.writerscafe.org/JTEVERGREEN FOR HIS HUGE HELP!

Reviews

[Iris Moon]

I really enjoyed this. An illustration would be a nice touch ;)

[Stan Lee]

Thanks .

[Delmar Cooper]

Close, but no cigar. Anything that whizzes by the bullseye at that speed deserves a second shot.

[Stan Lee]

Thanks l

[Delmar Cooper]

"So stimulating, being your hat." So odd to see a response 12 hours ago to a vague (read unintelligible) comment I made two years ago. I hope you are well.

[Hi]

I was invested until the end; to find out the mole did not speak. I wonder what he would have to say about that. :)

[Stan Lee]

Or did he? :) Thanks for reading and reviewing Matt. Glad you liked it.

[M. Smith]

The middle English twist to this tale was a surprise. The tale is akin to Aesop's fables which are always a delight to read. Well done. Structurally, I would suggest placing a space between paragraphs. This not only provides a professional appearance but gives the reader a breath from one to the next. Two !! not always necessary to make a point. Ciao, JT

[Stan Lee]

Hello JT. Thanks very much for your constructive review. I really appreciate your suggestions and may PM you for some help if that's ok. I'm glad you found it well done otherwise. Thanks for your read and review. :)

[M. Smith]

Yes, of course. Any time.

[Island Hippy]

This is lovely, I was born in Kent but grew up in Hawaii, but I go back there as often as I can. My papa would love this. I enjoyed the read very much. Izzy

[Stan Lee]

I've been to Kent. :) I saw a badger. It was pretty exciting for me. :D I'm glad you liked this. Thanks for your read & review.

[Lorry]

I don't know how I missed this. I just assumed that because I'd read it before that I must have reviewed. So apologies ma'am, on a lovely and most whimsical adventure. :)

[Hebe]

I really enjoyed this since I'm from merry ol England myself :) ..adorable!

[Stan Lee]

Jolly ol England :) I like the place 'cept it's so jolly cold :D Thanks for the read & review.

[Hebe]

Your welcome... yes your right the weather does spoil everything !

[Zoya]

I really appreciate the great use of old English in this one. This was short but interesting. Good job!

[Troy Henson]

Nicely done. Thank you for sharing

[Stan Lee]

Thanks Troy :)

[David R Gonzalez]

This was entertaining, Good job writing in old English.

[Stan Lee]

Thanks David :) Glad you like it