` What did he mean ? To kill 'em ? ' said Dan . ` Assuredly . But I looked at the Lady Ælueva where she stood among her maids , and her brother beside her . De Aquila 's men had driven them all into the Great Hall . ' ` Was she pretty ? ' said Una . ` In all my long life I have never seen woman fit to strew rushes before my Lady Ælueva , ' the knight replied , quite simply and quietly . ` As I looked at her I thought I might save her and her house by a jest . ' `` Seeing that I came somewhat hastily and without warning , '' said I to De Aquila , `` I have no fault to find with the courtesy that these Saxons have shown me . '' But my voice shook . It is -- it was not good to jest with that little man . ` All were silent awhile , till De Aquila laughed . `` Look , men -- a miracle , '' said he . `` The fight is scarce sped , my father is not yet buried , and here we find our youngest knight already set down in his Manor , while his Saxons -- ye can see it in their fat faces -- have paid him homage and service ! By the Saints , '' he said , rubbing his nose , `` I never thought England would be so easy won ! Surely I can do no less than give the lad what he has taken . This Manor shall be thine , boy , '' he said , `` till I come again , or till thou art slain . Now , mount , men , and ride .
We follow our Duke into Kent to make him King of XXXXX . ''
Aquila Dan England Hall Manor Saxons Una fault service Ælueva