In fact, now I think of it, I am sure you are; though I hope it will not often happen that we shall have to depend for safety on the speed of our horses.

At any rate, I am delighted with him, Monsieur Bertram; and I thank you greatly for procuring so fine an animal for me.

If the four men turn out to be as good, of their kind, as the horse, I shall be well set up, indeed." Early the next morning the four men came round to the merchant's, and Philip went down with him into the entry hall where they were.
He was well satisfied with their appearance.

They were stout fellows, from twenty-six to thirty years old.

All were soberly dressed, and wore steel caps and breast pieces, and carried long swords by their sides.