You are in my power, and for the means which I have taken to capture you, I will account to the prince.

You are a traitor to him; you have attacked and slaughtered many of my friends; you are an outlaw defying the law; and for each of these offences your head is forfeited." "I deny," Cuthbert said, standing before him, "your right to be my judge.

By my peers only can I be tried.

As a knight of England and as rightful lord of this castle, I demand to be brought before a jury of my equals." "I care nothing for rights or for juries," said Sir Rudolph.

"I have the royal order for your execution, and that order I shall put into effect, although all the knights and barons in England objected." Cuthbert looked round to observe the exact position in which he was standing.