In each of these is there coined money, both white and red, and some deal of gold uncoined, and of rings and brooches a few, and by estimation there is in each bag the same value reckoned in lawful silver of Upmeads and the Wolds and the Overhill-Countries.

Take up each what there is, and do the best ye may therewith." Then each took his bag, and kissed and embraced his father; and they kissed Ralph and each other, and so got to horse and departed with their squires, going softly because of the hot sun.

But Nicholas slowly mounted his hackney and led Ralph's war-horse with him home again to King Peter's House..