John of Helenes Escapes
In the battle near Poitiers, a French squire named John of Helenes fled the battlefield. He met his page, who brought him a fresh horse. John rode away alone, trying to survive the chaos around him. At the same time, a young English knight, Lord Berkeley, raised his banner and noticed John riding by. He decided to follow the French squire, curious to see what would happen How the Black Prince Treated the French King.
A Fierce Encounter
After riding for about a league, John turned to face Lord Berkeley. He put his sword in the rest instead of using a spear and ran toward the English knight. Lord Berkeley raised his sword to strike, but John cleverly avoided the attack. In the fight, John struck the English knight on the arm, causing him to drop his sword. When Lord Berkeley tried to pick it up, John stabbed him through both thighs, bringing him down to the ground.
The Squire Becomes a Captor
John got off his horse and took Lord Berkeley’s sword. He asked the knight if he would surrender. Lord Berkeley, in pain, asked John’s name. John said, “I am John of Helenes.” The knight introduced himself as Lord Berkeley of a castle in Wales. John decided to make him his prisoner. He promised to take care of the knight and heal his wounds, showing honor and respect even in battle Ephesus Guided Tours.
Caring for the Captive
After removing the sword from Lord Berkeley’s thighs, John bound his wounds carefully. He placed him on a horse and rode to Chatelherault, where he stayed more than fifteen days to ensure the knight received proper care. Once partially healed, Lord Berkeley was carried in a litter back to his home in Picardy. He remained there for over a year until fully recovered. When he left, he paid a ransom of six thousand nobles. Because of this event, John of Helenes earned great respect and was eventually made a knight himself.
