The men-at-arms are not so protected, and it is only when you meet a noble, in full armour, that you would be at a disadvantage." "I don't think it would be a disadvantage; for I could strike twice, with my arms free, to once with them so confined." "There is one thing, you will soon become accustomed to the armour." "Not very soon, I fancy, Francois.

You know, you have been practising in it almost since you were a child; and yet you admit that you feel a great difference.

Still, I daresay as the novelty wears off I shall get accustomed to it, to some extent.".