So tell me, dost thou think that I may cheapen her of thy kinsman ?" Bull shook his head, and said: "It may be: or it may be that he hath already sold her to one who heedeth not treasure so much as fair flesh; and fair is hers beyond most.

But, lord, I will do my best to find her for thee; as thou art a king's son and no ill master, I deem." "Do that," quoth Ralph, "and I in turn will do what more I may for thee besides making thee free." And therewith he rode forward that he might get out of earshot, for Bull's tongue seemed like to be long.

And presently he heard laughter behind him, as the carle began jesting and talking with the chapman lads..