We are all of us still young for marriage, for which, if God guards our lives, there will be time and to spare.

Also in two years I may learn which of you is in truth the worthier knight, who to-day both seem so worthy." "Then is neither of us more to you than the other ?" asked Wulf outright.
Rosamund turned red, and her bosom heaved as she replied: "I will not answer that question." "And Wulf should not have asked it," said Godwin.

"Brother, I read Rosamund's saying thus: Between us she finds not much to choose, or if she does in her secret heart, out of her kindness--since she is determined not to marry for a while--she will not suffer us to see it and thereby bring grief on one of us.

So she says, 'Go forth, you knights, and do deeds worthy of such a lady, and perchance he who does the highest deeds shall receive the great reward.' For my part, I find this judgment wise and just, and I am content to abide its issue.

Nay, I am even glad of it, since it gives us time and opportunity to show our sweet cousin here, and all our fellows, the mettle whereof we are made, and strive to outshine each other in the achievement of great feats which, as always, we shall attempt side by side." "Well spoken," said Sir Andrew.