Lord Jonathan Grantham sends greetings and warm wishes. Here is the sonnet I wrote in Her Excellency's honor:
In Ansteorra's stronghold by the sea
A lovely lady represents our Crown.
A Mistress of the Pelican is she,
This Countess Tessa, lady of renown.
To gentles whose first kill is on her field
she gives a scroll to honor shaking knees.
To gentles skilled in weapons that they wield
Her Excellency smiles on all she sees.
She grants her hospitality to all
Who enter into Bordermarch's realm.
The favor of this lady lithe and tall
Is carried on Sir Simonn's well-worn helm.
O gentles, lift your cups and quaff them down
To Tessa, southmost jewel in Our Crown.