My Lords, Ladies, honored knights and brethren of the order, It is that time of year again.
Your most humble servant, Lord Gerard De Rodes, and his most gracious family, have been summoned by the young king, Richard II, to be the custodians of the castle at Caerphilly near the boarders of England and Wales, In sole duty to keep the peace during the yuletide festivities and market granted to this town by the crown.
There will be many lords, ladies and knights in attendance during this time, many of those being from the Freemen of Gwent ( a troublesome lot if ever there was ).
The rooms of this great fortress are to be brought to life again with the warmth of friendship and good tidings, the light of candle and fire, the sound of merriment, fun and youth, and the clash of sword upon armour and weapon upon flesh !!.
The Caerphilly Christmas market will be a wash with local produce and historical items.. Enough to keep the population of the town amused and teased of their hard earned pennies.
Wish us well dear brethren, as I have the kings will and pleasure to uphold ( you all know how hard that is ).
Your ever faithful servant, With the highest regards,
Lord Gerard de Rodes.
