There was a general movement of surprise among the spectators, as the marker thrice shook his wand over his head.

But Alwyn, as indifferent to their respect as he had been to their ridicule, turned round and said, with a significant glance at the silent nobles, "We springals of London can take care of our own, if need be." "These fellows wax insolent.

Our good king spoils them," said Montagu, with a curl of his lip.

"I wish some young squire of gentle blood would not disdain a shot for the Nevile against the craftsman.

How say you, fair sir ?" And with a princely courtesy of mien and smile, Lord Montagu turned to the young man he had noticed as wearing the cognizance of the First House in England.