Were there pistols in the holsters ?" "Yes, master, they were just as when you rode them." "It was a princely gift," Hector said, "for the horses are all splendid animals.

Have you packed up my things ?" "Yes, master, they are all ready for placing on the sumpter horse.

I bought a dozen of good wine, thinking that you might need it on the way, for some of these country auberges keep but poor stuff." "We are getting luxurious all at once," Hector laughed.

"How about my armour ?" "That is also packed up.

I thought that you would not care to ride heavily accoutred." "Certainly not.