Give the host a crown, as an earnest of your return and on account of the meal you have ordered, and then ride to meet us.
"We shall start from here at daybreak.

If you succeed in hearing of some place where, as it seems, she can be bestowed in safety, we will take her there at once.

If not, you and Eustace must start back with them, travelling slowly.

The horses will carry double, easily enough.
"Do not forget to get a cold capon or two, some good wine, and a supply of white bread, while you are waiting in the town." "Which horse shall I take, sir ?" "You had best take Robin.

He is the faster of the two, though not quite so strong as Victor." "I understand, monsieur, and will carry out your orders.