"He bears himself like a young knight, and he has had some hard knocks, for, see, the blood is streaming down his face.

One would scarcely expect to see these varlets of the city playing so roughly." "The citizens have proved themselves sturdy fighters before now, my prince," the other said; "they are ever independent, and hold to their rights even against the king.

The contingent which the city sends to the wars bears itself as well as those of any of the barons." "See!" the boy interrupted, "they are going to charge again.

Their leader has himself seized the flag and has swung his shield behind him, just as a knight might do if leading the stormers against a place of strength.

Let us stop till we see the end of it." With a shout of "Aldgate! Aldgate!" the leader of the assailants dashed forward, followed by his comrades, and with a rush reached the top of the heap.
"Well done!" the young prince exclaimed, clapping his hands.