These passed, and he grew suddenly afraid.

Yet what had he to fear that night?
The gates across the moat were locked and guarded.

Trusty men, a score or more of them, ate in his outbuildings within those gates; while others, still more trusted, sat in his hall; and on his right hand and on his left were those two strong and valiant knights, Sir Godwin and Sir Wulf.

No, there was nothing to fear--and yet he felt afraid.

Suddenly he heard a voice speak.