SK Gaski quoted Catherine, called Birdy by Karen Cushman
The thirteen-year-old daughter of an English country knight keeps a journal in which she records …
29TH DAY OF DECEMBER Feast of Saint Egwin, bishop of Worcester. Fifth day of Christmas
Our Lord Perkin declared a tournament for us and the chickens. Although the chickens had silver gilt helmets and twig swords, we won. Chicken for dinner
— Catherine, called Birdy by Karen Cushman (Page 85)