"But thou canst hardly ride, nor knowest not yet the use of lance and sword; here, old Raoul, stay with this lad."
"My lord!"
"And thou, too; well, boy, wilt thou pledge me thy word not (he lowered his voice) to attempt to escape?"
He marked a slight hesitation.
"Remember thy grandfather."
"My lord, I will do as thou biddest—stay where thou shalt bid me, or ride with thee."
"Stay on the crest of yonder hill."
All this time they had been riding forward, and now the enemy was within hearing.
Both parties paused.
Brian rode forward.