'Least said, the sooner mended,' is a good proverb; but I will think it over tonight, and tell you in the morning." When they met again in the workshop the armourer said: "Clean yourself up after breakfast, Walter, and put on your best clothes.

I will go with you before the mayor, and then you shall tell him your story.

There is sure to be a stir about it before the day is done.

As we walk thither we can settle how much of your story it is good to tell." On their way over the bridge Geoffrey told Walter that he thought he had better tell the whole story exactly as it had occurred, concealing only the fact that he had recognized the knight's face.

"You had best too," he said, "mention nought about the white cloak.