And so went away, and I was right glad to see her go.

For I would not have lost what I had gained in the good opinion of these two men-at-arms--no, not for twenty maidens' favors.
But in that respect also I changed as the years went on.

For of all things a boy loves not to be flouted and babyfied when he thinks himself already grown up and the equal of his elders in love and war.
So in a little while came out Jorian and Boris, and, having carried in the bread and wine, we three sat down to the remains of the stew.
Indeed, I saw but little difference as to quantity from the time that Jorian had taken it in.

For maids' appetites when they are anyways in love are precarious, but, after they are assured of their love's return, then the back hunger comes upon them and the larder is made to pay for all arrears.
Not that I mean to assert that either of these ladies was in love with me--far otherwise indeed.

For this it would argue the conceit of a jack-a-dandy to imagine, much more to write such a thing.
But, nevertheless, certain is it that this night they were both of small appetite..