I like not the thought that you should become a man-at-arms; and yet methinks that it is no more dangerous than that of a householder on the fells.

At least, in a strong castle a man can sleep without fear; whereas none can say as much, here." "If aught should happen to my father and you, Mother, you may be sure that I should share in it.

The Bairds would spare no one, if they captured the hold.

And although Father will not, as yet, take me with him on his forays, I should do my share of fighting, if the hold were attacked." "I am sure that you would, Oswald; and were it captured I have no doubt that, as you say, you would share our fate.

I speak not with any thought that it is likely things will turn out as I say; but they may do so, and therefore I give you my advice, to seek out your uncle.