He is fond of study, and under my daily tuition is making good progress in the use of his weapons." "That is he," the prince said, speaking for the first time, "It was but yesterday in the great hall downstairs he stood up with blunted swords against young Victor de Paulliac, who is nigh three years his senior.

It was amusing to see how the little knaves fought against each other; and by my faith Gervaise held his own staunchly, in spite of Victor's superior height and weight.

If he join the Order, Sir Thomas, I warrant me he will cleave many an infidel's skull, and will do honour to the langue of England." "I hope so, prince," the knight said gravely.

"The Moslems ever gain in power, and it may well be that the Knights of St.John will be hardly pressed to hold their own.

If the boy joins them it will be my wish that he shall as early as possible repair to Rhodes.