| And gerent took it without a word or so much as a glance at the bearer from under his heavy brows, and opened it. |
| Then came a man in haste from out of the gateway where we stood yet, and he bore a last gift from gerent to me. |
| Leave me to see to him when we get to Watchet, for it is in my mind that gerent will want him. |
| However, gerent and we had our way, and so we thought to hear no more of the matter. |
| After that gerent loaded him with presents, and so let him go well pleased. |
| But gerent escaped, though it was said that it was sorely against his will. |
