It appeared to be of importance as, failing Warwick Castle, six halting places, all on the northward road, were named on the outside; also it was marked to be delivered with most urgent haste.
"It seemed to me that now had come my chance, to do this brave Knight service.

Therefore have I ridden from place to place, following; and, after some delay, I find myself at length at Castle Norelle, only to hear that he to whom I purposed to hand the letter has ridden south by another road.

Thus is my endeavour to serve him rendered fruitless." "Nay, Friend," said Mora, much moved by this recital.

"Not fruitless.
Give me the letter you have thus rescued and faithfully attempted, to deliver.

My husband returns in five days.