‘But then what guarantee is there that there is a rustic skilled in the use of arms, or a groom dressed in the harness of his master, if not a disgraced nobleman who would not deign to address any of my gentlemen?

– There is no such, sir, I swear by all that’s holy! said the squire hotly. Rather declared that no gentleman in the world do not have very honored by crossing swords with one who sent me here.

Arrogant is the answer, Esquire, said the prince, but you should bear much until we better evidence of the noble quality of your master, do not agree with him just the best spears my court.

– Refuse Your Highness?

-I refuse resolutely.

‘Then, sir, mine has authorized me to reveal secrets to the very illustrious name of Lord Chandos, and only to him, to declare whether it could or Your Highness not to break lances with my lord, without the slightest dishonor.

-Accept the proposal, said the prince warmly.

Chandos approached the squire, he said to him some words to the ear and the old man gestured Chancellor great surprise, at the time I looked with curiosity and interest still evident at the gentleman who at the distance awaiting the outcome of those negotiations.