As a mark of my approbation, I will order that one of my warhorses shall be saddled, and be in readiness for you, in the morning.

The steed that Mortimer gave you is a good one, but you have need of another; for one may fall lame, or be killed or wounded, and 'tis well to have a second string to the bow.
Moreover, riding as you do in my service, 'tis but meet that I should provide you with horseflesh.
"I marked you on your horse today, the one you rode when you came here; and in truth, you have outgrown it altogether; and though I doubt not that the sturdy little beast would, even yet, carry you for a long day's journey, 'tis scarce in accordance with your position as our representative." Oswald thanked Hotspur heartily for the gift, for he, himself, had felt that he needed a second charger, but had been reluctant to ask his father for the money required to buy one; for the expenses of repairing the hold, after the last Scotch invasion, had been heavy, and gold was a scarce commodity at Yardhope.
He started at daybreak the next morning, riding the fine horse Hotspur had given him.

Roger rode behind him, and was followed by the two lightly-armed men, who were to act as messengers.

One of these led Oswald's second horse.

As soon as they had left the castle, Oswald called Roger up to his side.
"Well, Roger, I dare say you are as pleased as I am, that we are on the move again.