On his head was a cap, peaked in front; this was of maroon, with a short erect feather of yellow.

The long-pointed shoes matched the rest of the costume.

There were three other suits similar in fashion, but different in colour; two like the first were of cloth, the third was of white and blue silk, to be worn on grand occasions.
"You look a very pretty figure, Walter," Geoffrey said, "and will be able to hold your own among the young gallants of the court.

If you lack somewhat of courtly manners it will matter not at all, since you are leaving so soon for the wars.
"The dress sets off your figure, which is fully two years in advance of your age, seeing that hard work has widened you out and thickened your muscles.

I need not tell you, lad, not to be quarrelsome, for that was never your way; but just at first your companions may try some jests with you, as is always the manner of young men with newcomers, but take them in a good spirit and be sure that, seeing the strength of arm and skill which you showed yesterday and the day before, none will care to push matters with you unduly." One of the journeymen accompanied Walter to Westminster to carry up from the boat the valise with his clothes and the armour which he had worn in the sports.