Examples
Historical English translation examples
Use these samples to judge tone before translating with Saxon English Translator.
Medieval English
Modern English
The young scribe carries a lantern through the rain and writes the promise in the margin.
Medieval English output
The yonge scriveyn bereth a lanterne thorugh the reyn and writeth the biheste in the marge.
Readable Middle English flavor for tales, game copy, and medieval prose.
Old English
Modern English
The messenger crossed the river before dawn and brought news of peace to the village.
Old English output
Se aerendraca oferferde tha ea aer daege and brohte sibbe tidunga to tham tune.
Saxon / Anglo-Saxon written style for chronicle, charter, and verse output.
Shakespearean English
Modern English
Carry this message to the queen before the dawn breaks over the city.
Shakespearean English output
Bear thou this message to the queen ere dawn break o'er the city.
Early Modern English cadence for dialogue, speeches, and theatrical copy.
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