I am Samuel Ely, the second son of George Ely the Earl of Elysium. I am 6’ tall with broad shoulders, having spent my days practicing for combat. I wish to relate why I was sent to join the Crusades. On a hot summer afternoon, I was in the courtyard with my two of my brothers and a number of servants practicing with the sword and mace. It did not take long to work up a sweat. I had knocked down all who fought me this day,...