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Ja Nus Hons Pris · Owain Phyfe

Lyrics (Old French):
Ja nus hons pris ne dira sa raison
Adroitement, se dolantement non
Mais par confort puet il faire de chançon
Moult ai amis, mes povre sont li don
Honte en auront, se por ma reançon
Sui ces deus yvers pris

Ce sevent bien mi home et mi baron
Englois, Normant, Poitevin et Gascon
Que je n'avoie si povre compaignon
Qui je laissasse por avoir en prison
Je ne di pas por nule retraçon
Mais encor sui je pris

Ja nus hons pris ne dira sa raison
Adroitement, se dolantement non
Mais par confort puet il faire de chançon
Moult ai amis, mes povre sont li don

English:
No man imprisoned can tell his true story
Correctly if not sorrowfully
But for comfort, he can make a song
I have many friends, but their gifts are poor
They will have shame if for my ransom
I have been held these two winters

This is well known by my men and my barons
English, Norman, Poitevin, and Gascon
That I did not have such a poor companion
That I would leave to be in prison
I do not say this for any treason
But still, I am imprisoned

No man imprisoned can tell his true story
Correctly if not sorrowfully
But for comfort, he can make a song
I have many friends, but their gifts are poor

"Ja Nus Hons Pris" is a song attributed to Richard the Lionheart (Richard I of England), composed during his imprisonment in the late 12th century. Richard was captured in December 1192 by Duke Leopold V of Austria on his return from the Third Crusade. He was held for a ransom of 150,000 marks (equivalent to approximately £100,000 or 65,000 pounds of silver), a colossal sum that placed a heavy burden on England. The song reflects Richard's despair and frustration during his captivity, expressing his sense of abandonment by his friends and allies, and his longing for freedom and justice.

Historical Background of Richard the Lionheart
Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, was born on September 8, 1157, in Oxford, England. He was the third son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. From a young age, Richard was known for his bravery and leadership skills, earning the nickname "Lionheart" for his prowess in battle. In 1172, he became Duke of Aquitaine, and in 1189, he was made Duke of Normandy. Following the death of his father, Richard ascended to the English throne in 1189.

One of Richard's most notable achievements was his leadership during the Third Crusade, which took place from 1189 to 1192. The crusade aimed to reclaim Jerusalem from Saladin, the Muslim leader. Richard distinguished himself in the Holy Land through his military successes, including the capture of Acre and victories at the Battle of Arsuf and the Battle of Jaffa. Despite these victories, Richard was unable to recapture Jerusalem, leading to a truce with Saladin in 1192.

On his return from the Crusade, Richard was shipwrecked and forced to travel through hostile territories in disguise. Near Vienna, he was captured by Duke Leopold V of Austria and later handed over to Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who demanded a ransom for his release. Richard's mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his loyal followers worked tirelessly to raise the enormous ransom, which was eventually paid, leading to his release in February 1194.

Upon his return to England, Richard focused on reclaiming lands lost during his absence and securing his territories in France. His reign was marked by continued military campaigns, especially against Philip II of France. In 1199, Richard was wounded by a crossbow bolt during the siege of Châlus-Chabrol and died from the wound's complications on April 6, 1199.

Richard the Lionheart remains a legendary figure in English and European history, celebrated for his military acumen, chivalric ideals, and role in the Crusades. His reign, although relatively short and often spent abroad, left a lasting impact on the monarchy and the perception of kingship in medieval Europe. The song "Ja Nus Hons Pris," attributed to Richard during his imprisonment, is a poignant reminder of his trials and the personal cost of his ambitions and conflicts.

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