Nor could I even prove to others that he had this devilish art, there being but my oath against his, and assuredly he would deny the thing.

And though I might be assured and certain within myself, yet other witness I had none at all, nor were any of my friends there who could speak with me.

For D'Aulon, and Pasquerel, and Pierre du Lys had all been taken with the Maid.

It was long indeed before Pierre du Lys was free, for he had no money to ransom himself withal.

Therefore Flavy, knowing me only for a wounded Scot of the Maid's, would think me a brain- sick man, and as like as not give me more of Oise river to drink than I craved.
With these reasonings it behoved me to content myself.