Re: Honor vs. Winning

[JBRMM266@aol.com]

Poster: JBRMM266@aol.com

In a message dated 98-08-20 23:47:22 EDT, JSussman@erols.com (Duke Richard
FitzGilbert) writes:

<< If there was an undercurrent of bad feeling truly spreading across both
armies, then what King Timothy did was exactly correct.  >>

I heard King Timothy's speech on the field, and I earnestly believe that that
was His Majesty's concern; that such an undercurrent may exist or develop.
The inscription on the Runestone admonishes, "Let no man strike in anger".  If
the battle had developed into a sort of grudge match, even for a minority of
those fighting, the spirit of the War would really have been damaged.  As
might the physical and spiritual well-being of some of the fighters.  I
believe that one of His Majesty's motivations was a concern for the safety and
good spirits of the fighters on both sides; and I believe he acted
appropriately.

~Donal Mac Ruiseart
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