His meditations were rather rudely interrupted by the entrance of a man who dashed aside the curtains of his tent and pressed the young noble's hand to his lips.
"Humbert!" exclaimed the astonished youth, springing to his feet; and embracing his trusty follower, he poured forth question upon question with such rapidity that Humbert did not even attempt a reply.

When Gilbert had composed himself sufficiently to listen, the gallant retainer began to relate all that had occurred at the lordship of Stramen.

Gilbert listened mute and breathless until informed of the Lady Margaret's safe arrival and princely reception at the fortress of Tuebingen.

Then, forgetting his rank in his joy and gratitude, he threw his arms around his companion's neck, and forced into his hands the chain of gold which had nearly proved fatal to him at the tournament.
"The morning after our arrival at Tuebingen--" resumed Humbert.
"Yes--go on!" said the youth, who not until then had reflected upon the danger of her position, even at Tuebingen, and was eagerly drinking in the words of his companion.
"The morning after our arrival we saw Henry's whole army drawn out in the plain.

We were summoned to surrender.