At some sign from the governor, they whispered, the captains of the guard were already hastening from the hall.
"So be it, Sakon," he said.

"To-night I camp without your walls, which are no longer safe for one who has threatened war against them, and on the eighth day from this see to it that your heralds being me the Lady Elissa and peace--or I make good my threat.

Till then, farewell." And placing himself in the midst of his company king Ithobal left the hall..