provender - animal fodder
dauntless (p 267) - fearless
blazoned (p 297) - publicly proclaim
redolent - suggestive of, fragrant
scrimp (p 356) - to be frugal, thrifty
vanguard - foremost part of army
bivouac(k) - forced camp
casque - helmet
staunch - steadfast, firm
cohorts (p 347) - comrade, entourage, peer group
aloof (p 358) - cool, distant
throes - violent spasm or pang
melee (p 298) - round of fighting
yoke - a piece of wood behind two animals backs to pull something