And he commands me in a name I cannot resist." "Then," said I, sadly, "we part.

I would have served you, Ludar, on any other service.

But I, too, have a Queen, who owns me." "So be it," said he.

"I expected it; and naught else could part me from you.

Be sure we shall meet again, Humphrey, when all is over." "Who knows but it may be on the field of battle ?" said I, sadly.