If we are attacked by numbers, our armour will serve us but little; while if without it, we may be able, even if chased, to avoid the hands of these Welshmen.

They say that they are swift of foot; but, as we can hold our own with the Northumbrian border men, we ought to be able to do so against these Welsh, especially as our legs are nigh a foot longer than those of the greater part of them." "Very well, master.

I myself have no great love for travelling in armour, and would almost as soon march in a monk's gown, again, as in breastplate and back piece." "Very well, so we will arrange it.

We shall have to carry our provisions, for you may be sure that we shall get nothing, whatever, while we are following the army.

They will strip the country clean.