[Winning His Spurs by George Alfred Henty]@TWC D-Link bookWinning His Spurs CHAPTER VIII 16/16
Here is a purse which the Earl of Evesham also left for your use.
Is there aught else I can do for you ?" "Nothing, sir," Cuthbert said; "and if I regain the army in safety, I shall have pleasure in reporting to King Richard how kindly and courteously you have treated me." The arrangements were carried out. An hour before daybreak Cuthbert was aroused, donned his armour and steel casque, drank a flask of wine, and ate a manchet of bread which the prior himself brought him; and then, with a cordial adieu to the kind monks, issued forth. The guide had just reached the gate, and together they trotted down the narrow streets to the west gate of the city, where four men-at-arms were awaiting them. The gates were at once opened, and Cuthbert and his little troop sallied forth..
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