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would be iov to meet. Ii one crosses
over the Narrow Sea, as we have done,
we come on the French who are so needlul
TO us. for how else would we win worship,
Or If YOU 90 south, then in time one may
hope to come to the land OF the uube-
levers. where there is fine skIrmlshng
and much honor for him who VIII venture
his person. Bethink you, archer, how
fair a life it must be when one can ride
forth in search of advancement with some
hope of finding many debOnair cavaliers
upon the same quest, anu then II one De
ovcrbOrne one has died tor the faith,
and the gates of Heaven are open before
YOU So also the sea to the north IS a
help to him who seeks honor, for 1t leads
to the country of the EastlanderS and
to those parts where the heather still
dwell who turn their faces from the
blessed Gospel There also man might
find some small deeds to do, and by Saint
Paul, Awkward, if the French hold the
truce and the good Sir John permits us,
| would fain 90 down into those parts.
The sea is good friend TO the cavalier,
for it takes him where he may fulfil his
VOWS
Awkward shook his head for his mem
cries were too recent; but he said nothing.
because at this instant the door opened
and Chandos entered. With JOY in his
face he stepped forward to the couch
and took Nigels hand in his. Then he
whispered a word in Awkward ; ear,
who hurried from the room.
"Pdrdfeui this IS a good sight" said
the knight. Il trust that YOU will soon
be on your feet again.
Il crave Your pardon, my hOnored
lord, that | have been absent from Your
side, said Nigel.
In truth my heart was sore for YOU,
Nigel; for YOU have missed such a night
as comes seldom in any mans life. All
went even as we had planned. The
poStern gate was opened and a party
made their way in; but we awaited them,
and all were taken or slain But the
greater part of the French had remained
without upon the plain OF Nieullet, so
we took horse and went out against them.
When we drew near them they We're sur
prlsed, but they made good cheer among
themselves, calling out 10 each other. II
we fly we lose all. 1t is better TO fight
on, in the hopes that the dav may be
ours. This was heard by our people in
the van, who cried out to them. BY
Saint George YOU speak truth. Evil be
fall him who thinks of hying.' So they
held their ground like worthy people
for the space OF an hour. and there were
many there whom it is always good to
meet. Sir Godfrey himself, and Sir
Pepin de We're, with Sir John de Landas, I
old Balieul of the Yellow Tooth. and his
brother Hector the Leopard. But above
all Sir Eustace de Ribcaumont was at
great pains to meet us WOTthilv. and he
was at handStrokeS with the King for a
long time. Then, when we had slain or
taken them, all the prisoners were brought
to a feast which was ready for them.
and the knights of England waited upon
them at the table and made good cheer
with them. And all this, Nigel, We owe
TO YOU"
The Squire flushed with pleasure at the
words. Nay, most honored lord, ii was
but small thing which have been able
to do. But l thank God and our Lady