[Saint George for England by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link book
Saint George for England

CHAPTER VII: THE YOUNG ESQUIRE
9/25

"I remember Sir Roland Somers, and also that he was slain by Sir Hugh Spencer, who, as I heard on many hands, acted rather on a private quarrel than, as he alleged, in my interest, and there were many who avowed that the charges brought against Sir Roland were unfounded.

However, this matter must be inquired into, and my High Justiciar shall see Master Giles and his wife, hear their evidence, and examine the proofs which they may bring forward.
As to the estates, they were granted to Sir Jasper Vernon and cannot be restored.

Nevertheless I doubt not that the youth will carve out for himself a fortune with his sword.

You are his master, I suppose?
I would fain pay you to cancel his apprenticeship.

Sir Walter Manny has promised to enroll him among his esquires." "I will cancel his indentures willingly, my liege," the armourer answered, "and that without payment.


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books