Calling for Bold, Dashing Adventurers!

    Read each Deed or Quest on this page.  There are two separate hunts, one for those who have not yet passéd their ninth birthday, and one for those who have passéd this milestone.  To complete each deed or quest, thou shalt search for the answer using the given clue.

 Thou wilt also notice that thou wilt be given a letter at the end of each Deed or Quest along thy Pilgrimage.  The letters are clues to help thee solve the Jumble Puzzle.  At the end of all thy Deeds or Quests, thou wilt needst to put the letters in the correct order to learn the secret message.

Here is a sample of a JUMBLE puzzle.
Ye may have received the letters I N R F S E C O L E S I, and the clue may be:

I pray that the One who guides all deeds, quests, and Pilgrimages wilt give thee courage and keep thee from the dungeon!

Yours in His service,

Lady Laura of the Hunt

Good day to thee!   My, my but thou art bold!  This thy Pilgrimage is most arduous, be sure thou art prepared!  Thou must beware of villains that will attempt to snare and entrap thee whilst thou art on this thy Pilgrimage.

Yet, tales of thy goodly and courageous character hast proceeded thy visit here.  It is no mean task to have learnt how to read and write.  Indeed very few have attain thy skills!  Indeed having obtain these skills wouldst say that thou hast demonstrated a most vital and difficult character trait — perseverance.

Most assuredly thou wilt need perseverance on this Quest.  Yet, I would advise thee to betake thyself to the most holy monk at the chapel.  Here he wilt lead thee in prayer whilst thou art studying Holy Writ.  Listen carefully to him!

Deed #1
Ah ... so thou art determinéd to continue on this Pilgrimage?  Hast thou listened most diligently to the most holy monk in the chapel? Art thou ready to begin thy quest?  So be it.   

Valentine is a most noble gentleman.  Hast thou heardst of him?  No!  Oh dear, this is most dreadful!  Get thee hence immediately!  How many men by the name of Valentine are possibly the man to whom Saint Valentine's Day may be named after and what do they all have in common?

Clue #1
Do not despair, if thou wilt go here, thou wilt be able to accomplish this thy first deed on thy Pilgrimage.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: O

Quest #1
Thou art prompt! Perhaps I have made a wise selection in thee to attend to this Pilgrimage.    Aye, with thy perservence and promptness, perhaps I have chosen well.  Yet, only time will tell.  

Hast thy most learnéd tutors taught thee about the man this day hast been named after?  

Tell me if thou mayest, how many men may this day be named after, what they had in common and a little bit of history about each.

Clue #1
Seek aid and guidance from the church library. Go here to find charitable aid in securing the information for this thy first quest in thy Pilgrimage.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: R

Deed #2
Back so quickly?  My my thou hast done exceedingly well on thy first deed!  Thy most noble parents must be proud of their offspring.  Yet, I wonder if thou will have the strength to continue on thy quest.

Thou noddest thy head most vigourously and speakest the affirmative "Aye!  Aye!"

Be still then and listen to the deed thou must perform.   Tell me if thou canst what the purpose of a Valentine's Day card is.

Clue #2
If thou wilt attend to the village scribe thou wilt learn of his great skill and knowledge.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: J

Quest #2
Well done!  I have heard from the scholars at the library how diligent thou wast in securing the answer to thy first quest.  I beg thy pardon?  Ah ... the church librarian and other scholars witnessed thee at the church library but didst not desire to interrupt thee on thy quest and, therefore, remainéd hidden.

Art thou ready for thy next quest on this Pilgrimage?   In thy own words please inform what thou knowest of the creature known as Cupid.  

Clue #2
The holy monk is concerned about thy safety on this next quest.  Go immediately to the chapel for prayer and, then, proceedest thou here.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: N

Deed #3
Thou art proving to be skillful in seeking answers to thy deeds!   Yet, I must needs inform thee to keep a careful watch about thee!  There are many robbers, evil doers, and villains on the highways and byways!

The honorable choirmaster hast been having a difficult time remembering words to a well-loved Christian tune. If thou wouldst continue on thy Pilgrimage, thou must tellest me the second verse and refrain in the tune Dare to be a Daniel.

Clue #3
I seest that thou art awaiting thy clue.  Most impressive.  Thou art demonstrating wisdom.  If thou wilt complete this deed, go here.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: L

Quest #3
The good monk in yonder chapel sayest thou must learnest the words to the Christian tune Sound the Battle Cry and sing it to thy most noble parents.  Quickly, get thyself to the choirmaster to learn the words to this tune.   I wouldst also have thee tellest me the the first verse and the refrain of Christ Shall Have Dominion.  Be careful that thy courage does not flee from thee on this thy next quest!

Clue #3
Psssssssssstt ... if thou stayest on this narrow path and go here thou wilt find what thou seekest!  Fare thee well and be careful of rogues for they wouldst not want thee to know the words to these Christian tunes!

Jumble Puzzle Letter: T

Deed #4
Well met!  Dost thou remember the purpose of a Valentine's Day card?  

Excellent!    Sir Robert is terribly shy, yet his betrothed is expecting at least a light verse from him.  He hast spent months of coming up with a verse that is just right for his lady, but he hast misplaced this most important verse!  Sir Robert is beside himself and is weary from searching for this important verse.  He needs it most quickly so that Sir Robert mayest employ his best cursive to re-write the verse and send it to his lady-love in a missive.  

Thy deed, shouldst thou decide to accept it, is to retrieve Sir Robert's verse.

Clue #4
Fret thee not for I wilt help thee.  What?  I didst not tell thee of Sir Robert's surname?  Oh dear I am most remiss.   Sir Robert's surname is Burns.  If thou wilt gaze in this direction, thou wilt surely locate Sir Robert's verse.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: S

Quest #4
The good choirmaster informest me thou hast a most excellent singing voice!   Mayhap thou wilt join the village glee club when this thy Pilgrimage is over so that others may benefit from thy voice.

A debate hast come up in the village council.  It has been decided that thou shouldst settle this debate.   The first part of the debate is the poem that answers the question if a maid shouldst marry a man to save him.

Secondly, what does the most noble Edgar Guest advise about Valentines?

Thirdly, how dost Elizabeth Barrnett Browning love?

Clue #4
Never fear if thy skill at verse has failéd thee. If thou wilt but follow thy heart, I am sure thou wilt find the answers to the three questions on this quest.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: L

I think this indeed shalt be thy next deed on this Pilgrimage.  Whilst thou art resting on thy bed, tell me at least one joke that makes the heart light with gladness.

Clue #5
Ahhhhhh! ... thou art chuckling !!  This is indeed a good sign! Troubadour Tom wilt visit thee in thy chambers to help thee with this deed.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: E

To rest or not to rest, the choice is thine. Remember that a cheerful heart doeth good like medicine.  Be   careful that thou maintainest good cheer and fellowship on this thy Pilgrimage.

If thou canst, tellest thou me at least two jokes.

Clue #5
I see that thou hast wisely decided to rest. Since thou hast chosen wisely, I wilt send the king's jester to thee anon to guide thee.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: N

I lovest alliteration.  Not only does alliteration trickle off thy tongue but it cheereth the heart.  I wouldst have thee tellest thou me an alliteration just for this most glorious St. Valentine's Day.

Clue #6
Thy face looketh crest fallen.  Do not despair! Thou hast found favour in mine sight for thy bold, respectful, cheerful courage thou hast displayed whilst on this Pilgrimage.  Here, take my warm goblet of mulled cider and, mayhap, thou wilt be able to complete this deed.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: E

Yet, I must warn thee that this is a most difficult quest indeed. Mayhap thou shouldst go to the chapel for prayer before beginning this next quest?

I see thou hast returned from the chapel.  Thou art displaying great wisdom.  Here is thy quest, thou must give me a sample of a St. Valentine's Day alliteration phrase and define what is meant by onomatopoeia.

Clue #6
Methinks thou art becoming a most doughty warrior for the Faith!  Go to the keep for the answer to thy quest.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: T
 

Deed #7
Thou hast done exceedingly well on thy journey young one. Again beware!  Pride goeth before a fall!

Art thou ready to tackle thy next deed?  So be it!

Thou must tell me at least one important love story in Holy Writ.

Clue #7
My, my thy screams art most piercing!  Behold, if thou wilt but refrain from that wretched squawking I wilt help thee.  Lookest thou here for aid.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: V

Give me three well-known love stories. Even though the Bible hast not been split during my time into two testaments, I wilt inform thee that thou mayest find these belovéd stories in what thou knowest as the older testament.

Clue #7
I seest by thy countenance thou art quaking in thy boots.  Do not fear thou art well loved.  Methinks thou wouldst do well to take this to find the answer to thy quest.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: U

Go to the kitchens for a repast of roast beef and savory vegetables.

Art thou filled?

Excellent.  Art thou ready for thy next deed?  

What doth the mighty prophet, Isaiah, say about God's loving kindness?

Clue #8
I am most glad to see that thou art not screaming !  Since, young Christian, thou hast shown growth since thy Pilgrimage hast begun, I wilt give thee a clue.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: U

Yet, I fearest me that thy next quest might be thy undoing.  Art thou still preparéd to continue thy Pilgrimage?

Amen or so be it.  

Tellest me thou this, what didst Isaiah, the mighty prophet, have to say about sins and what didst the Apostle Paul sayest about imaginations ?

Clue #8
Thou art right to be concernéd about being able to fulfill this quest. Thou art also right in trusting to Him to help thee achieve thy goals. For the first part of thy quest go here and a secret kindness wilt send thee thy answer to the second part.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: E

The good monk in the chapel wouldst havest thou teachest other Christian warriors.  Yet, he must be certain that thou art noble enough for this task.  Therefore, he wouldst have thee sing a special song to him.  

Clue #9
If thou wouldst but go here thou wilt hear music and have the lyrics to this song that all Christian warriors shouldst know.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: S

Didst thou know there is a special language of flowers?  Indeed, it hast been almost all but forgotten and lost.

Thou must tellest me if thou canst what is the meaning behind an almond, a hawthorn, and a live oak?

Clue #9
If thou wilt get thyself to the herborium, thou wilt learn the answers to thy quest!

Jumble Puzzle Letter: A

This is a command all true warriors obey and tyrants fear.  The noble and truly strong hold it lovingly close while those overly concered with self cannot stand.  Those that have taken this command to heart hast turnéd the course of history over and over again.  Those that have fought against this command have consistently lost in their attempts to hide and hold down this command.

Here is the spacing for the Jumbo letters:

Tell me if thou canst, besides defining the word loyaty, informest thou me of at least three if not all five kinds of loyalty and what are the three signs of loyalty?

Clue #10
The holy monk that hast been helping thee on thy quest toldest me to givest thou this note. Mayhap it might helpest thou.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: E

Tellest thou me if thou canst the purpose and background of Valentine's Day cards.

Clue #11
It wouldst be sad indeed to see thee cast into a dungeon dire.  If thou wilt but have faith, thou wilt findeth the answer.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: I

Jumble Puzzle Letter: E

Thou hast demonstrated remarkable courage, fortitude and strength to have reached this thy last quest in thy Pilgrimage.

Art thou ready to partake of this thy last quest?  Well done, I have come to expect no less of thee!

I have heard of a verse calléd The Size of Your Heart.  Thou must tell me this verse in full along with what Anne Bradstreet wrote to her husband in poem form.

Clue #13
Surely, thou wilt find what thou seekest here .

Jumble Puzzle Letter: V