His sharp sword and strong arm would be welcome everywhere, and the booty he won----Here he was interrupted by the grandmother's query in a tone of cutting contempt: "Booty?
On the highway, do you mean ?" Once more the attack from the hostile old woman rendered the knight's decision easier, for, struggling not to give way to his anger, he answered: "Rather, I think, in the Holy Land, in the war against the infidel Saracens.

At any rate, my presence would be more welcome anywhere than in this house, whose roof shelters you, Countess.

If, Herr Casper, you intend to share with my wife and the twins what is left after the old wealth has gone, unfortunately, I cannot permit you to do so.

I will provide for them also.

True, it was your duty; for ever since Isabella became my wife you have taken advantage of my poverty and impaired my right to command her.