We shall ride as far as Roxburgh.

I shall go on my own horse, which, though as good an animal as was ever saddled, has but a poor appearance.

You had best purchase a palfrey, as fat and sleek as may be found, but with strength enough to carry your weight.

I shall be amply provided with money; and if you find a bargain, let me know, and I will give you the means.

Mind, buy nothing that looks like a warhorse, but something in keeping with your appearance." That evening, Oswald had another interview with Percy, and received his final instructions, and a bag of money.
"Be careful with it, lad," he said; "not so much because of the use that it may be to you, but because, were you seized and searched by robbers, and others, the sight of the gold might awake suspicions that you were not what you seemed, and might lead to a long detention.