"
The man called out an order, in Welsh. Four men at once issued from the
bushes, and under their guidance the horsemen soon reached Aberystwith.
"I had scarce expected this pleasure, Sir Oswald," Glendower said
warmly, as the young knight entered. "To what good fortune do I owe
your visit?
"But no, 'tis but poor hospitality questioning thus, when it will be
time enough to talk of such things, later."
"And 'tis a matter that is best discussed in private," Oswald replied,
in an undertone.
"And how have you fared since we parted?"
"Since I saw you, over a year ago, the time has passed quietly, save
for the battle with the Scots; where, although we beat them, there was
no credit gained by the knights and men-at-arms; seeing that the
archers, alone, did the fighting."
"So I heard. On our side, we have been busy ever since."
"And successful, too, as I have heard."
"Yes, fortune has been in our favour. Lord Grey's ransom has been of
much use to us and, having married my daughter Jane, he can no longer
be considered a foe. Yet, to do him justice, he would not promise even
to stand neutral; though, unless under special orders from the king, he
will not draw his sword again.
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