But he was glad enough of the meeting, and the proposition of travelling in company was very welcome, though he still had one qualm to set at rest.
"I only go on foot, my lord.

Doubtless you have a horse in waiting, and will soon outride me." "A horse! not I.I have neither beast nor man in waiting.

I travel alone and on foot, and for the nonce am no more Lord Culverhouse, but only Rupert de Grey--thy trusty comrade Rupert--and a would-be follower of bold Robin Hood, did he but hold his court with his merry, merry men in the free forest now.

See, I wear his livery.

I feel as free as air.