Hello Mr Cornwell, may your writing never stop. I am enjoying Sword Song so much I read it really slowly.On page 264 you write about a scot ale. I have never heard of this and being of English origin should I? Where does the term come from? Also is Osferth from history or your rich mind? I do look forward to Agincourt. P.S. Still cannot get Sword song in hard back in Toronto. Regards and keep the wind at your back. Nicholas