Caption competition time

It's time to put on your thinking caps again. What do you imagine is happening here?

This scene is found in a manuscript of Les Grandes chroniques de France, made in Paris sometime between 1332 and 1350 (Royal MS 16 G VI, f. 17r). We know that it was made for John the Good, duke of Normandy (1332–1350) and subsequently King John II of France (1350–1364), probably before his accession to the French throne.

You can make your suggestions in the comments box below or via Twitter to @BLMedieval. We will publish or retweet the best ones.

Posted by Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Manuscripts at 12:01 AM

Tags

Illuminated manuscripts, Manuscripts, Medieval

I swear! I promise! IT IS GOOD NEWS!

Posted by: liz | 06 June 2021 at 08:15 PM

I've tried everything sire, but it just won't wash out!

Posted by: Louise Hampson | 06 June 2021 at 08:16 PM

Stop moaning about the length of the scewer and just get the blasted marshmallows toasted!

Posted by: jmt | 06 June 2021 at 08:27 PM

Now courier, if I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times, I am done answering fan mail for the week!

Posted by: wildninja | 06 June 2021 at 08:45 PM

out, out, damn spot

Posted by: richard Jerome kennedy | 06 June 2021 at 08:53 PM

I ordered those chicken wings over an hour ago. "30 minutes or it's free!" your ad says. And they're cold. No tip for you, either. And what's with your hair?

Posted by: Kath Augusta | 06 June 2021 at 09:24 PM

My liege, 'tis the latest upgrade from Apple

Posted by: Mairi Macdonald | 06 June 2021 at 10:10 PM

Oooh, Nice underwear but I *love* that hat!

Posted by: sarah | 06 June 2021 at 11:34 PM

“Yes, yes, war... but, d’you see, THAT is how I want my fringe”

Posted by: Julie Goring | 07 June 2021 at 10:03 AM

I will accept the vaccine, it’s the size of your needle that worries me!

Posted by: Jan Buylinckx | 07 June 2021 at 10:23 AM

You’re not vaccinating us with that!

Posted by: Paul Roberts | 07 June 2021 at 11:23 AM

Nay, sire do not be afraid. It is not sorcery... a new confection from the orange and something called a cocoa bean

Posted by: Pat Palmer | 07 June 2021 at 12:16 PM

No, that doesn't license you to carry a spear in the house.-OUT!

Posted by: Anthony Lyman-Dixon | 07 June 2021 at 06:20 PM

"With Crusaders in the know, it's Luckies 2 to 1!"

"LS/MFT! Lucky Strikes Mean Fighting Turks!"

Posted by: M. Mitchell Marmel | 08 June 2021 at 01:55 AM

Sire, Robin Hood has installed ransomware on your calligrapher.

Posted by: Richard Baldasty | 08 June 2021 at 02:11 AM

You've eaten them all bar the ones with the nuts!

Posted by: Jacqueline | 08 June 2021 at 05:39 PM

timeo danaos et rosa ferentes

Posted by: Michael Alexander | 09 June 2021 at 11:34 AM

Medieval manuscripts blog

Caption competition time

Tags

Comments

Verify your Comment

Previewing your Comment

Post a comment