The Days of Chivalry; Or, The Legend of Croquemitaine

"The Days of Chivalry; Or, The Legend of Croquemitaine" by Ernest Louis Victor Jules L'Epine is a story set in Charlemagne's time, blending history with made-up adventures about knights and battles. It paints a vivid picture of brave knights, like Roland and Oliver, and their fights against Saracens, all while adding bits of humor here and there; the tale kicks off with a big tournament thrown by Emperor Charlemagne to celebrate winning battles, showing off fancy knights and a fun mood. But it also brings in tough enemies like Murad and sneaky characters like Ganelon, mixing courage, competition, and lessons about right and wrong into the knights' journeys.