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Aside from Robert Sadler they were all true and devoted adherents of the De Aldithelys, and each one imagined the castle and its inmates safer because of his presence. Therefore none desired to go. "No man seemeth willing to do thy ladyship's behest," said Robert Sadler, with a crafty smile. "I will, by thy leave, undertake it." Lady De Aldithely looked calmly upon him.
The king's messengers, who were constantly spying on the castle from the wood in the hope of gaining possession of the person of the young lord by stratagem, had taken him for Josceline, the young heir of the De Aldithelys. And now came a summons for both lads to come to the ladies' bower, for Humphrey had not been idle. "My change of raiment?" said the strange lad, inquiringly.
And looking up, he saw the flag of the De Aldithelys flying from its turrets. There was a rustle in the thicket, horse and deerhound pricked up their ears, and then ran pursued by flying arrows. And now ride! ride, my brave boy, and seek shelter within the walls! For till thou reach them, thy shirt of mail must be thy salvation.
"My lord will be fain to do much for him when he heareth what Hugo will do for Josceline." "And what can a lad like him do?" demanded Humphrey. "Thou hadst better trust me. I am forty years of age and have served the De Aldithelys all my life." "I do trust thee, Humphrey, and I do honor thee by sending thee to attend on this brave lad, Hugo." "I will not go," declared Humphrey.
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