But all those to whom he did mention it, and they were many, seemed hardly able to understand it, for the marshal's skill was well known.
I suppose it was a matter of two hours before sunset when we started for the palace from where we ended the drive, with an hour's ride before us.

We straggled back somewhat, for the kings rode on together, and men followed as they listed.

So it came to pass that before long Erling and I were together and almost alone; out of earshot from any one else, at all events, for Sighard was behind us with one or two more of our own party, and the Mercians whom we followed were ahead.
"What have you done to offend this Gymbert ?" asked Erling, of a sudden.
"Naught that I ken," I answered.

"We had a talk last evening on the rampart, but it was of no account.

Why ?" "Because that was his arrow which so nearly struck you, first; and then, if ever a man tried to spear another by a seeming accident, he tried to end you when the boar turned to bay." "His arrow?
How do you know that ?" "Easily enough.