Gregory. Well, well, where are you, then? At the foot?
Walter. Y-y-yes, sir.
Anselm. Tut-tut! [Shakes his head.] What a pity! Are there any more boys, Gregory?
[Walter crooks his elbow over his eyes and
stands by Robin.
Gregory. One boy, Brother Anselmus.
Anselm. Ah! yes. I have seen this boy before, I think. Isn't this boy named Peter?
Peter. Yes, sir.
Mistress Spinning [coming suddenly forward and courtesying]. And a better boy never lived, your reverence, if you'll excuse me for mentioning it.
Anselmus. Certainly, Dame, certainly. We shall be very glad to hear what you know about Peter.
Mistress Spinning. It's just this I know, sir. He's a good, hard-working, honest boy, sir, and very obedient to his parents.