What castle-owners hoped that attacking armies didn't have much of when it came to traversing the fortress's surrounding water-channel when the drawbridge wasn't down.
In some fairy tales, a king would offer his lovely daughter's hand in marriage to any man who was brave and strong enough to swim across the watery gap between the surrounding land and the castle; that wonderful offering provided plenty of moativation for numerous fearless princes to attempt said feat.
by QuacksO February 28, 2022