The queen was standing at the door of the house where she had lain down for a few hours' rest, after her arrival.

The prince was standing beside her.
"Here is our English friend, mother," he exclaimed, running forward to meet Philip.
"Welcome, Monsieur Fletcher.

When we found that you were not here, on our arrival last night, we feared that some evil had befallen you." "Monsieur Fletcher is well able to take care of himself, prince.

He has been having adventures enough," Gaston de Rebers said.
"You must tell me about them as we ride," the prince said.

"I love adventures, Monsieur Fletcher." They had now reached the queen.
"I am glad to see you, Monsieur Fletcher.