Sooner would I bid you all farewell, and go to seek fortune or death in the wars without word spoken." "Leaving Rosamund to pine, perchance.

Oh, could we be sure that she had no mind toward either of us, that would be best--to begone together.

But, Wulf, we cannot be sure, since at times, to be honest, I have thought she loves you." "And at times, to be honest, Godwin, I have been sure that she loves you, although I should like to try my luck and hear it from her lips, which on such terms I will not do." "What, then, is your plan, Wulf ?" "My plan is that if our uncle gives us leave, we should both speak to her--you first, as the elder, setting out your case as best you can, and asking her to think of it and give you your answer within a day.

Then, before that day is done I also should speak, so that she may know all the story, and play her part in it with opened eyes, not deeming, as otherwise she might, that we know each other's minds, and that you ask because I have no will that way." "It is very fair," replied Godwin; "and worthy of you, who are the most honest of men.

Yet, Wulf, I am troubled.