Therefore Hugh hath made himself an hostage for thy life , well knowing that if any harm befell thee from his Saxons thy Normans would slay him without remedy . And this his Saxons know . Is it true , Hugh ? '' ' `` In some sort , '' said Hugh shamefacedly ; `` at least , it was true half a year ago . My Saxons would not harm Richard now . I think they know him -- but I judged it best to make sure . '' ` Look , children , what that man had done -- and I had never guessed it ! Night after night had he lain down among my men-at-arms , knowing that if one Saxon had lifted knife against me , his life would have answered for mine . ' `` Yes , '' said De Aquila . `` And he is a swordless man . '' He pointed to Hugh 's belt , for Hugh had put away his sword -- did I tell you ? -- the day after it flew from his hand at Santlache . He carried only the short knife and the long-bow . `` Swordless and landless art thou , Hugh ; and they call thee kin to Earl Godwin . '' -LRB- Hugh was indeed of Godwin 's blood . -RRB- `` The Manor that was thine is given to this boy and to his children for ever . Sit up and beg , for he can turn thee out like a dog , Hugh . '' ` Hugh said nothing , but I heard his teeth grind , and I bade De Aquila , my own overlord , hold his peace , or I would stuff his words down his throat . Then De Aquila laughed till the tears ran down his face . ' `` I warned the King , '' said he , `` what would come of giving England to us Norman thieves .
Here art thou , Richard , less than two days confirmed in thy Manor , and already thou hast risen against thy XXXXX .
Aquila Hugh King Norman Richard Santlache Saxon long-bow night overlord