Their imprisonment was not rigorous.

They were fairly fed and allowed exercise in a large courtyard which adjoined the house.

The more reckless spirits sang, jested, wrote scurrilous songs on the Roundheads, and passed the time as cheerfully as might be.

Harry, however, with the restlessness of his age, longed for liberty.

He knew that Prince Charles was in command of the army in the west, and he longed to join him and try once more the fortunes of battle.