I gave you fifty lances, {3} sir," he said.

My lord duke, I had but fifty men-at-arms," replied the young knight.

How is this?" said Gloucester. "He did ask me fifty lances."

May it please your grace," replied Catesby, smoothly, "for a pursuit we

gave him but the horsemen."

"It is well," replied Richard, adding, "Shelton, ye may go."

Stay!" said Lord Foxham. "This young man likewise had a charge from me.

It may be he hath better sped. Say, Master Shelton, have ye found the

maid?"

"I praise the saints, my lord," said Dick, "she is in this house."

Is it even so? Well, then, my lord the duke," resumed Lord Foxham,

with your good will, to-morrow, before the army march, I do propose a

marriage. This young squire--"

Young knight," interrupted Catesby.

Say ye so, Sir William?" cried Lord Foxham.

I did myself, and for good service, dub him knight," said Gloucester.

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