Ask Sexberga, who has known it from the first." Then I was sorry for what I had said, for he flushed darkly.
"I have been made a fool of," he said.
"Nay; but you should have been more trustful," said I."Now, were I in your place, I would go home to Dallington and bide there for a week, and the maiden will be pleased enough to see you when you return.

And if she tries to make you jealous again, seem to mind it not.

There is little sport in it for her then." "I suppose there would not be," said he, and he began to look more cheerful.
"Now," said I, "I was betrothed long ago--the war time has come between me and her who should have been my wife.

I have hunted for her and cannot find her--and that is all.

Now you understand.