human
How fares it with thee, Raymond?
gpt
I feel much better, father, and hope soon to be abroad again.
human
I trust so; but I have something to tell thee. Even now the Abbot has asked me to let thee stay with him. He himself will ask thee anon.
gpt
But I do not wish to, father. My one desire is to follow the banner of the Constable.
human
I like thy pluck, Raymond, seeing what thou hast been through. 'Twas an ill start for a soldier's life.
gpt
Yet we came out with honour, replied the boy, his eyes glistening at the thought of the unequal encounter.
human
When thinkest thou that we shall be able to leave this place?
gpt
A matter of a few days. For my part, I must hasten back to Hamble to gather together the remains of my goods and chattels, and also to ease the dead Frenchman of his harness, for 'tis, a goodly suit of armour. Also, there is a fair portion of plate and money which I am leaving in the care of the Abbot. Some day 'twill be thine, Raymond, but of that matter I'll speak more anon.