THE KING'S LEVY The king's booth stood apart from the rest; it was not much larger, but properly thatched with straw, and the wide doorway hung with purple curtains.

Two standards stood beside it; one much higher than the other.
The tallest bore the ensign of the kingdom; the lesser, the king's own private banner as a knight.

A breastwork encircled the booth, enclosing a space about seventy yards in diameter, with a fosse, and stakes so planted as to repel assailants.

There was but one gateway, opposite the general camp, and this was guarded by soldiers fully armed.

A knight on horseback in armour, except his helmet, rode slowly up and down before the gate; he was the officer of the guard.