Ralph Departeth From Whitwall With the Fellowship of Clement Chapman Therewithal they went together to Blaise's house, and when Blaise saw them, he said: "Well, Ralph, so thou must needs work at a little more idling before thou fallest to in earnest.

Forsooth I deem that when thou comest back thou wilt find that we have cut thee out a goodly piece of work for thy sewing.

For the good town is gathering a gallant host of men; and we shall look to thee to do well in the hard hand-play, whenso that befalleth.

But now come and look at my house within, how fair it is, and thou wilt see that thou wilt have somewhat to fight for, whereas I am." Therewith he led them up a stair into the great chamber, which was all newly dight and hung with rich arras of the Story of Hercules; and there was a goodly cupboard of silver vessel, and some gold, and the cupboard was of five shelves as was but meet for a king's son.

So Ralph praised all, but was wishful to depart, for his heart was sore, and he blamed himself in a manner that he must needs lie to his brother.
But Blaise brought them to the upper chamber, and showed them the goodly beds with their cloths, and hangings, and all was as fair as might be.