I wonder if she really has a heart ?" "Max, I am surprised at your dulness," I said.

"Do you not see her manner is assumed, though her fear is small because of her great faith in your prowess ?" "I'll try to deserve her faith," answered Max.
* * * * * When at last the day arrived, Max was in prime condition.

At the inn we carefully adjusted the armor and fitted it on him.

One of our squires led the charger, carefully trapped, to the lists, which had been built in an open field outside the town, west of the castle.
Max and I, accompanied by Hymbercourt and two other friends, rode down to Castleman's, and Max entered the house for a few minutes.

Yolanda had told him that she would not be at the lists, and Max felt that it were better so.
Twonette and her father had gone to the lists when we reached the House under the Wall, but Yolanda and Frau Kate were awaiting us.