I did wrong to enter on this business; but lady, it was love for you that drove me to it, for the thought of this long voyage in your company was a bait I could not withstand." "Paynim gold was the bait you could not withstand--that is what you mean.

Be brief, I pray you.

I weary.
"Lady, you are harsh and misjudge me, as I will show," and he looked about him cautiously.

"Within a week from now, if all goes well, we cast anchor at Limazol in Cyprus, to take in food and water before we run to a secret port near Antioch, whence you are to be taken overland to Damascus, avoiding all cities of the Franks.

Now, the Emperor Isaac of Cyprus is my friend, and over him Saladin has no power.