Would he earn a good reward by getting me and some others across Sedgemoor by the paths along which he had led me?
And at that he grinned, delighted, saying, "Aye, that will I, master," seeming to forget all else in prospect of gain.
So I bade him follow me closely, and soon we were back at the nunnery gates.
They were open, and inside I could see the horses standing.

Wulfhere was waiting for me, looking anxious; but his brow cleared as he saw me, and he asked for the news, saying that he feared I had fallen into the wrong hands.
Then I told him I had, as I thought, no more to fear, showing him the sheriff's ring and telling him of my errand.
"That is nigh as good as inlawed again," he said gladly.

"Anyway, you ride as the sheriff's man now." Then his face clouded a little, and he added, "But Glastonbury is a far cry, master, for the roads are none so direct." Then I called the collier, and Wulfhere questioned him, and soon was glad as I that I had met with him, saying that in an hour we should be in safety.

But he would that the prioress and her ladies would come also, for he knew that Osric's fears would be only too true.

Then must we go and tell Alswythe of the journey she must make; and how to tell of her father's death I knew not, nor did Wulfhere.