Well, it takes more than strength to make a man--you must add spirit." "Masouda," went on Godwin, taking no note of her words, "although we may guess her mind, our lady has said nothing yet.

Also Wulf may fall, and then I fill his place as best I can.

I am no free man, Masouda." "The love-sick are never free," she answered.
"I have no right to love the woman who loves my brother; to her are due my friendship and my reverence--no more." "She has not declared that she loves your brother; we may guess wrongly in this matter.

They are your words--not mine." "And we may guess rightly.

What then ?" "Then," answered Masouda, "there are many knightly Orders, or monasteries, for those who desire such places--as you do in your heart.