Goldilind fell a-weeping at the word, bethinking her of yesterdaymorning, and Aloyse stood looking on her, but saying nought. At lastspake Goldilind softly: "Tell me, Aloyse, didst thou hear any speaking ofthat young man who was brought in hither last night? Have they slainhim?"
Said Aloyse: "Soothly, my Lady, I deem they have done him no hurt,though I wot not for sure. There hath been none headed or hanged in thebase-court to-day. I heard talk amongst the men-at-arms of one whomthey took; they said he was a wonder of sheer strength, and how that hecast their men about as though he were playing at ball. Sooth to say, theyseemed to bear him no grudge therefor. But now I would counsel thee toarise; and I am bidden to tire and array thee at the best. And now I wouldsay a word in thine ear, to wit, that Dame Elinor feareth thee somewhatthis morn."
So Goldilind arose, and was arrayed like a very queen, and was servedof what she would by Aloyse and the other women, and sat in her chamberawaiting the coming of the mighty Lord of Meadham.