There, if you will, you may bid him turn back." "Is this to ensure the safety of the Worcester cut-throats, my lord ?" The Bishop smiled.
"Possibly," he said.

"Saracens may be hewn in pieces, with impunity.
But we cannot allow our Worcester lads rashly to ride to such a fate.
Also, my dear Hugh, you carry things of so great value that we must not risk a scuffle.

These are troublous times, and dangers lurk around the city.

Three miles from here you may dismiss Brother Philip, and ride forward alone." Arrived at the horses, the Knight put away safely, that which he carried, into his saddle-bag.

Then he dropped on one knee, baring his head for the Bishop's blessing.
Symon of Worcester gave it.