And for me, I have but to take a drachm of orvietan by way of precaution, though it is needless." Thus spoke Richard, a little ashamed, perhaps, of his own condescension, though sanctioned both by humanity and gratitude.

But when Neville continued to make remonstrances on the peril to his royal person, the King imposed silence on him.
"Peace, I prithee--make no more of it.

I did it but to show these ignorant, prejudiced knaves how they might help each other when these cowardly caitiffs come against us with sarbacanes and poisoned shafts.
But," he added, "take thee this Nubian to thy quarters, Neville--I have changed my mind touching him--let him be well cared for.

But hark in thine ear; see that he escapes thee not--there is more in him than seems.

Let him have all liberty, so that he leave not the camp .-- And you, ye beef-devouring, wine-swilling English mastiffs, get ye to your guard again, and be sure you keep it more warily.