I repent me that I have for a moment consented to it.

But the shame shall not hang upon the escutcheon of Hubert of Gloucester that he stood still when such foul means were tried.

I pray you, by our long friendship, and for the sake of your own honor as a knight, to desist from this endeavor.

If this lady be guilty, as she well may be of aiding her son in his assaults upon the soldiers of Prince John, then let her be tried, and doubtless the court will confiscate her estates.

But let her son be told that her life is in no danger, and that he is free to go, being assured that harm will not come to her." "And if I refuse to consent to allow my enemy, who is now almost within my hand, to escape," Sir Rudolph said, "what then ?" "Then," said the knight, "I and my following will at once leave your walls, and will clear ourselves to the brave young knight yonder of all hand in this foul business." A murmur of agreement from several of those standing round showed that their sentiments were in accordance with those of Sir Hubert.
"I refuse," said Rudolph passionately.