"He was here in converse with you?"
"He was."
"By what means did he avoid the guard?"
"That," said Royston, "I will not tell." And his eyes flashed, and his head, never humbled, rose yet more erect; and I knew he was glad he could now use boldness where he saw he was to expect no mercy. And, of the three men that were listening to these questions and answers, one said: "Oh!" another "Ah!" while the third drew in his breath with a sound of hissing.
"I see, gentlemen," said William, "that you mark him." Then, to Royston: "To what end did you aid his flight? Will you at least tell me that?"
"Nor that neither," said he boldly, yet without insolence.
"The priest," said His Highness, "did enter my chamber while he thought I slept."
"'T is like enough that he did," replied Royston.
"And afterwards you also," said the Prince, "with naked sword."
"I did," said Royston, "but to no end but to be assured of Your Highness's safety."