Never did I see stronger fighting.
"I have questioned the men.

All say that none fought more bravely than young Oswald, and his uncle gives him warm praise.

The lad, however, would have lost his life, had it not been for that stout fellow, who stands half a head above his comrades, and is a very giant in strength.
Oswald, himself, told me how it came about," and he repeated the account of the incident.
"It was a quick thought, to throw himself and the fellow who held him off the horse; though it would not have availed him, much, had not this stout man-at-arms been at hand.

Still, in no case could he have defended himself, single handed, against five of these knaves; though doubtless he would have given a good account of some of them, had not his arms been held.
"Alwyn said that, three times during the fray, the young esquire saved his life, by cutting down men who were attacking him from behind, while he was occupied by other opponents in front." "He will make a valiant knight, some day, Sir John.

Sir Henry Percy would not have written so strongly about him, had he not good reason for feeling that he would not do discredit to his recommendation.
"Well, Sir Knights, you have all merited my thanks, for the manner in which you have discharged your duties, during my absence.
"Of course, you were perfectly right, Wyncliffe, in remaining here; until, at any rate, the knights brought in their following from the country round.