2/12 To such the general's tent is ever accessible." Then rising from his slumbering posture, and leaning on his elbow, he fixed his large bright eye upon the warrior--"Speak, Sir Scot; thou comest to tell me of a vigilant, safe, and honourable watch, dost thou not? "My watch hath neither been vigilant, safe, nor honourable. The Banner of England has been carried off." "And thou alive to tell it!" said Richard, in a tone of derisive incredulity. There is not even a scratch on thy face. |