48/49 "I've had much experience in the wilderness with wounds." "You're a good lad, Peter," said the slaver. "I've told you that before, but I repeat it now." Robert then arrayed himself in dry garments. He was strangely and wonderfully attired in a shirt of fine linen with lace ruffles, a short, embroidered jacket of purple velvet, purple velvet knee-breeches, silk stockings and pumps, or low shoes, with large silver buckles. It was very gorgeous, and, just then, very comfortable. "The clothes have hung here more than a year. |