For the rest, I must keep my oath, since to break it would be too dangerous, and might cut the hair that holds the sword.

Also, why should I wish to harm the girl, or to wed her to this rogue Caleb, than whom, mayhap, even the Roman would be better?
At least he is a man who does not cheat or lie.

Indeed, I long to see the maid.

I will go at once to Jordan." Then he sounded his bell and commanded that the servant of the lord Marcus should be admitted..