" {39} So he was running on, for he himself had drunk more than his share, when I brought him back to my matter.
"But as touching this Puzel, how may I have my view of her, that you graciously offered me ?" "My men change guard at curfew," he said; "five come out and five go in, and I shall bid them seek you here at your lodgings.

So now, farewell, and your revenge with the dice you shall have when so you will." "Nay, pardon me one moment: when relieve you the guard that enters at curfew ?" "An hour after point of day.

But, now I bethink me, you scarce will care to pass all the night in the Puzel's company.

Hast thou paper or parchment ?" I set paper and ink before him, who said-- "Nay, write yourself; I am no great clerk, yet I can sign and seal." Therewith, at his wording, I set down an order to the Castle porter to let me forth as early in the night as I would.

This pass he signed with his name, and sealed with his ring, bearing his arms.
"So I wish you joy of this tryst and bonne fortune," he said, and departed.
I had two hours before me ere curfew rang, and the time was more than I needed.