28/29 There will be time enough for that, after the war is over." "Well, at any rate, master, I will today set about getting Sir William Baxter's off the shield. Methinks that, with some sand from the river bed, I shall be able to manage it with an hour's rubbing." "Now, come along, Roger. There is no time to be lost, for I dine at midday with the Earl of Talbot. Master Pemberton will show us where the armour is lying." There was, indeed, a large pile. As it is but two minutes to twelve, I must hurry back to Lord Talbot's tent." Some seven or eight knights were already there. |