He has been learning Turkish, and has so devoted himself to the study that even I have scarce caught sight of him, save at meals.

As for walking in the streets, it is the last thing he would think of doing.

I consider myself a good and conscientious young knight, but I am as nothing in that respect to my friend.

I used to look upon him as my little brother, for we were at the House of the Order in London together.

He is four years younger than I am, and you know four years between boys makes an immense difference.