I had a turn with them upon the sea when they came over to Winchelsea and the good queen with her ladies sat upon the cliffs looking down at us, as if it had been joust or tourney.

By my hilt! it was a sight that was worth the seeing, for all that was best in England was out on the water that day.

We went forth in little ships and came back in great galleys--for of fifty tall ships of Spain, over two score flew the Cross of St.George ere the sun had set.

But now, youngster, I have answered you freely, and I trow it is time what you answered me.

Let things be plat and plain between us.