Hard blows I don't mind--I have been used to it; but what with fighting, and being in the water for five or six hours, and climbing up that endless rope, and walking all night on an empty stomach, it does not suit me at all." "I feel ravenous too, Ralph, but there is no help for it.

We shall eat nothing till we are within the walls of Hennebon, and that will be by daylight tomorrow if all goes well.

Draw your belt an inch or two tighter, it will help to keep out the wolf." They kept on all night, and in the morning saw to their delight the towers of Hennebon in the distance.

It was well that it was no further, for both were so exhausted from want of food that they could with difficulty drag their legs along.
Upon entering the town Walter made his way at once to the quarters of the leader.

Sir Walter had just risen, and was delighted at the sight of his esquire.
"I had given you up for dead," he exclaimed.