My henchman and myself have, together, gone through dangers as great; and may pass through this, as well." "I will give you my answer in half an hour, Master Oswald, when I have talked it over with my knights, and heard their opinions as to whether any better plan can be devised." Oswald bowed and retired and, seeking out Roger, told him of the offer that he had made.
"Well, master, if you are bent upon this enterprise, you will not find me backward; and indeed, I am so sick of this six months of idleness, and of seeing others marching to Wales to fight, while we do nothing here; that, by Saint Bride, were you to ask me to go into Glendower's stronghold, and pluck him by the beard, I would willingly go with you." Oswald laughed.
"'Tis not so bad as that, Roger, and yet 'tis a service of great danger.

How think you that we had best set about it, on horse or on foot ?" Roger looked surprised at the question.
"It would surely be better to go on horseback, master; for if we met too many Welshmen to fight, we might at least ride away from them." "There is truth in that, Roger; but, on the other hand, our feet will carry us up and down mountains, and fells, where our horses could not go.

If mounted, we must travel by beaten tracks, and might be seized by parties of Welsh, lurking in the woods, before we knew of their presence.

Without horses, we could ourselves keep within shelter of the trees, and could so evade the observation of any who might be stationed on lofty hills, to watch if any body of troops were following the track of the army.

Moreover, we should have no trouble about forage and water for our steeds." "Enough, master, I see which way your inclinations lie; and as my legs have had a long holiday, it is but right that they should carry me for a bit; and assuredly, 'tis easier for footmen to hide than it is for horsemen." "I should say, Roger, that it would be best to leave armour, as well as horses behind.