He did not live in the college itself, but in a lodging near at hand, and equally near to Magdalen College.

Arthur Cole, foremost to discover talent and appreciate it, and attracted by the fine presence and muscular development of the singer, had struck up a friendship with him, and Dalaber had followed his example in this.
"Radley will lead off the madrigal to springtide and love," he cried, "which erstwhile has been spoiled for lack of a voice that can be heard alone from such a height.

I trow it will ring through the soft air like a silver trumpet.

You will be there to hear ?" and his eyes dwelt upon the face of Freda, whilst those of Arthur rested more particularly upon that of Magdalen.
"Ah, yes, we shall certainly be there," they both answered; and Freda added gaily, "Albeit ye begin the day somewhat early.

But why should we not be up with the sun on Merrie May Day ?" "Why not, indeed ?" questioned Arthur eagerly, "for the day will scarce be long enough for all there is to do.