The prior has ordained that from that day I cease to remain here.

From the dawning of that day you have no part nor lot in my life.

I take its control into mine own hands, and it were better you should not even know whither I go nor what I do." Sir Oliver bent a searching look upon him.
"So be it," he answered, after a moment's thought.

"But this one word I say to thee: Thou hast been true and faithful to me and mine; wherefore my roof and my walls shall be thy shelter until thou goest forth of thine own freewill.

Be not afraid to remain here with me.