Therefore I will take on me to let you go, though in so doing I may be failing somewhat in my duty.

Only promise me that, in the future, you will use what influence you may possess with your father, to obtain kind treatment for prisoners who may fall into his hands." The expression of haughty defiance, that they had hitherto worn, faded from the girls' faces.
"We shall never forget your kindness, sir," one said, in a low voice.
"We thank you, with all our hearts; not so much for our own sake, as for our father's.

He has been cruelly ill used.

He has much to trouble him, and although I know that our captivity would not turn him from his purpose, it could not but greatly grieve and trouble him, and he has already troubles enough on his shoulders.
"Will you accept one of these jewels, as a token only of our gratitude for your kindness, shown this night to us ?" "Thanks, lady, but no gift will I take.

I am failing in my duty, but at least it shall not be said that I received aught for doing so." "Then at least--" the girl began, turning to Roger.
"No, lady," the man-at-arms said.