"Ah! yes, I mind me of him and of the rogue, Acour, and the maid, Red Eve.

Well, Hugh, I am told you fought gallantly at Blanche-Tague two days gone and were among the last to cross the Somme.

Also, we have other debts to pay you.

Come hither, sir, and give me your sword." "Your pardon, my liege," said Hugh, colouring, "but I'll not be knighted for my henchman's feats, or at all until I have done some of my own." "Ah, well, Master Hugh," said the King, "that's a right spirit.

After the battle, perhaps, if it should please God that we live to meet again in honour.