It was but two days ago that they were obliged to punish a family that have long been at feud with them, and who might well have fallen upon their holds, if they marched into England with Douglas.

However, they have brought off two hostages for the good behaviour of these people." "Yes, I heard a chance word, in the village, that a party had just returned from a foray, and had brought back a number of prisoners." "Not a number, brother, but two girls." "I have seen no women in the castle," Roger said.
"No.

William Baird lost his wife years ago, and cares not to have women in the hold.

There is not a married man among the garrison.

If a man takes him a wife, he must go and settle on the lands.
"The women are in a safe place of keeping.