The tenants and their men will all sleep in the hall." Philip went down, and presided at the long table.

The gentlemen were seated near him while, below them, the tenants and other followers took their places.

There was enough cold meat, game, and pies for all; and when they had finished, the defenders of the wall came down, half at a time, for a meal.
When the gentlemen had retired to their apartments, and the farmers and their men had thrown themselves down upon the rushes strewn on each side of the hall, Philip went up to join Francois.
"Any sign of them, Francois ?" "None at all.

I expect they are thoroughly tired out, and are lying down just as they halted.

There is no fear that we shall hear any more of them, tonight.".