Yet I would that thou wert something more careful.

Thou mightest have killed thy brother, or have caused him life-long injury, today." Julian looked grave enough then; but Edred caressed his mother gently, saying: "Nay, chide him not.

He is the best of brothers.

It was as much my fault as his." And then the pair went away together, and did not pause until they had reached their own room, when they suddenly seized each other by the hand and commenced cutting extraordinary capers, indicative of a secret understanding and triumph.
"It could not have turned out better," said Edred, speaking stiffly with his bandaged face and swollen lips.
"I fear me thou dost suffer somewhat." "It is naught.

I scarce feel it, now mother has bound it up.