If we can but gain possession of London, the matter would be half finished.

The citizens are ever ready to take sides with those whom they regard as likely to win, and just as they shout at present 'Long live King Edward!' so would they shout 'Long live King Henry!' did you enter the town." "This may perhaps change the thought that you have entertained, Sir Thomas, of making your son a Knight of St.John." "I have not thought the matter over, madam.

If there were quiet in the land I should, were it not for my vow, be well content that he should settle down in peace at my old hall; but if I see that there is still trouble and bloodshed ahead, I would in any case far rather that he should enter the Order, and spend his life in fighting the infidel than in strife with Englishmen.

My good friend, the Grand Prior of the Order in England, has promised that he will take him as his page, and at any rate in the House of St.John's he will pass his youth in security whatsoever fate may befall me.

The child himself already bids fair to do honour to our name, and to become a worthy member of the Order.