British Ballad, King Estmere

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British Ballad, King Estmere

KING ESTMERE. British ballad. King Estmere and the King of Spain fight for the hand of King Adlands daughter. Despite threats from the King of Spain, she agrees to marry King Estmere. The King of Spain attacks. King Estmeres brother Alder the Younger, being the son of a magician-woman arranges to have King Estmere transformed into the shape of a harper and himself into his boy. They infiltrate the castle, Alder kills the King of Spain, and both fight off all his men. King Estmere and the daughter marry. Date: 1853

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King Estmere: A British Ballad of Love, Magic, and War This image depicts a pivotal moment in the legendary tale of King Estmere, a British ballad that tells the story of a fierce contest for love and power between two monarchs. The scene shows King Estmere engaged in a deadly battle with the King of Spain, who is determined to win the hand of King Adland's daughter. Despite the threats and pressure from the Spanish monarch, the daughter remains steadfast in her decision to marry King Estmere. The supernatural element of this historical ballad comes into play when King Estmere's brother, Alder the Younger, utilizes his mother's magical abilities to transform himself and his brother into a harper and his boy. With this disguise, they infiltrate the Spanish castle, and Alder eliminates the King of Spain in a daring and unexpected confrontation. Together, they fight off the king's men and secure the victory. Eventually, King Estmere and the daughter are able to marry in secret, and their union brings peace between the two warring kingdoms. This 1853 print, with its rich details and intriguing narrative, offers a glimpse into the magical and historical world of King Estmere, a tale that continues to captivate audiences with its elements of love, magic, and adventure.

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