"i am looking for nothing," he answered, "and i am afraid of nothing! i am like the youngster who went forth to learn how to shiver, and had his labour for his pains, but got the king’s daughter to wife and great wealth with her, only i have remained poor. i am nothing but a paid-off soldier, and i mean to pass the night here, because i have no other shelter." "if you are without fear," said the peasant, "stay with me, and help me to watch that grave there."