As to my height, I have some years to grow yet, seeing that I am scarce eighteen, and perhaps no older than your cousin." "Have you recently joined, sir ?" the countess asked.
"I have served through the campaign," Malcolm replied, "and have seen some hard knocks given, as you may imagine when I tell you that I was at the siege of New Brandenburg." "When your soldiers fought like heroes, and, as I heard, all died sword in hand save two or three officers who managed to escape." "I was one of the three, countess; but the tale is a long one, and can be told after we have done with the Imperialists.

Now, sir," he went on, turning to the count, "I am at your orders, and will take post with my men at any point that you may think fit." "Before doing that," the count said, "you must join us at breakfast.

You must be hungry after your long march, and as I have been all night in my armour I shall do justice to it myself.

You will, of course, take up your abode here.

As to other matters I have done my best, and the townspeople were yesterday all told off to their places on the walls.
I should think it were best that your band were stationed in the marketplace as a reserve, they could then move to any point which might be seriously threatened.