Geoffrey, however, would not hear of his refusal, and insisted on his then and there taking off his doublet and putting it on.

It fitted closely to the body, descending just below the hips, and coming well up on the neck, while the arms extended to the wrists.
"There!" the smith said with delight.

"Now you are safe against sword or dagger, save for a sweeping blow at the head, and that your sword can be trusted to guard.

Never take it off, Walter, save when you sleep; and except when in your own bed, at Sir Walter Manny's, I should advise you to wear it even at night.

The weight is nothing, and it will not incommode you.