The thieves, however, were too nimble for him, and again secured both the bag and the trusty Gurth.
"Knave!" said the Captain, getting up, "thou hast broken my head; and with other men of our sort thou wouldst fare the worse for thy insolence.

But thou shalt know thy fate instantly.

First let us speak of thy master; the knight's matters must go before the squire's, according to the due order of chivalry.

Stand thou fast in the meantime--if thou stir again, thou shalt have that will make thee quiet for thy life--Comrades!" he then said, addressing his gang, "this purse is embroidered with Hebrew characters, and I well believe the yeoman's tale is true.

The errant knight, his master, must needs pass us toll-free.