Truly, England was an ill place for him because of Sir Walter's death and the hate of the Lancastrian's kinsmen." "Truly," said Robin, much moved, "thine is a hard lot.

But tell me, what is owing to Emmet for thine estates ?" "Only four hundred pounds," said Sir Richard.
At this, Robin smote his thigh in anger.

"O the bloodsuckers!" cried he.

"A noble estate to be forfeit for four hundred pounds! But what will befall thee if thou dost lose thy lands, Sir Richard ?" "It is not mine own lot that doth trouble me in that case," said the Knight, "but my dear lady's; for should I lose my land she will have to betake herself to some kinsman and there abide in charity, which, methinks, would break her proud heart.

As for me, I will over the salt sea, and so to Palestine to join my son in fight for the holy sepulcher." Then up spake Will Scarlet.