Are you a true man, Gilles ?' 'Lord,' said Gurdun, 'I try to be so.

Your father made me a knight.

I have loved this lady since she was twelve years old.' 'Are you a man of substance, my friend ?' 'We have a good fief, my lord.

My father holds of the Church of Rouen, and the Church of the Duke.

I serve with a hundred spears where I may, a _routier_ if nothing better offer.' 'If I give you Jehane, what do you give me ?' 'Thanks, my good lord, and faith, and long service.' 'Get up, Gilles,' said Richard.
Gilles kissed his knee, and rose.