"I have wandered many a long mile over crossroads to escape the Danes.

Very nearly did they have me once, but I escaped them.
That will be a pleasant tale beside Duke Richard's fire, however.
When must we go ?" "With nightfall, father," I said.

"The horses are standing almost ready even now.

How many shall you need ?" "Myself, and my chaplain, and three sisters--five," he said, "if you can take so many.

These would fly with me and the queen." I thought for a moment.