I should grieve that so brave a knight should lose his life in a useless resistance.

Therefore I agree to your terms, and swear upon my knightly honour that upon your surrendering yourselves prisoners of war, the lives of all within these walls shall be spared." Walter at once gave the order.

The stones were removed and the door thrown open, and leading his men Walter descended the steps into the courtyard, which was now illuminated with torches, and handed his sword to the Count of Evreux.
"You promised me, count," a tall knight standing by his side said, "that if he were taken alive, the commander of this castle should be my prisoner." "I did so, Sir Phillip Holbeaut.

When you proposed this adventure to me, and offered to place your following at my command, I agreed to the request you made me; but mind," he said sternly, "my knightly word has been given for his safety.

See that he receives fair and gentle treatment at your hand.