Both to show them somewhat of the sieges which are taking place on the borders of France and the Low Countries, in which Sir Walter Manny and many other gallant knights have so greatly distinguished themselves, and as an exercise for the young nobles, he has determined that there shall be a castle erected.

It will be built of wood, with battlements and towers, with a moat outside.

As soon as the lists are over a large number of workmen will commence its erection; the pieces are all sawn and prepared.

There will be machines, ladders, and other appliances.

The ten champions on either side will fight as knights; you will have a hundred apprentices as men-at-arms, and the court party will have an equal number of young esquires.