[Both Sides the Border by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookBoth Sides the Border CHAPTER 15: Another Mission To Ludlow 19/25
He knows that right well, and I doubt not you are instructed to inform him of all that passes." "You are right, Sir Edmund.
It is for that purpose that he has sent me hither, charging me to write to him, frequently, as to the situation and the power of Glendower; which must needs be on the increase, since nought has been done to bring him to reason.
And I have also his commands, to place myself at your service, and to obey you, in all respects, as if I had been your squire." "I shall be glad for you to ride with my knights," Sir Edmund replied, courteously.
"I have not forgotten that you did good service, last year, and trust that you may find opportunity for winning your spurs." "I shall be glad, indeed, to do so, Sir Edmund.
May I ask where Glendower is supposed to be, at present ?" "He has his headquarters on the summit of Plinlimmon, a great hill on the borders of Montgomery; and thence ravages and plunders all the country round him, slaying all who are supposed to be attached to the English cause.
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