The man speaks the truth; we will consider further of this, we will move on Adelinton," turning to his barons.
"If it please your majesty," said Baron Ingulph, "this man invented a new trigger for our carriage crossbows, but he was lost in the crowd, and we have sought for him in vain; my serjeant here has this moment recognised him." "Why did you not come to us before, fellow ?" said the king.

"Let him be released; let him be entertained at our expense; give him clothes and a sword.

We will see you further." Overjoyed at this sudden turn of fortune, Felix forgot to let well alone.

He had his audience with him for a moment; he could not resist as it were following up his victory.

He thanked the king, and added that he could make a machine which would knock the walls yonder to pieces without it being necessary to approach nearer than half a bow-shot.
"What is this ?" said the king.