"Knowing what I know how could I stay in London?
Why do you ask ?" "Because I must balance our account.

I think you owe me a matter of twenty marks for rent and board.

Also it is probable that we shall need money for our journey, and this day has left me somewhat bare of coin." "Our journey ?" said Cicely.

"Do you, then, accompany us, Master Smith ?" "With your leave I think so, Lady.

Times are bad here, I have no shilling left to lend, yet if I do not lend I shall never be forgiven.
Also I need a holiday, and ere I die would once again see Blossholme, where I was born, should we live to reach it.