Chapter 21 HOW SIR RICHARD OF THE LEA REPAID HIS DEBT

The proud Sheriff loud 'gan cry

And said, "Thou traitor knight,

Thou keepest here the king's enemy

Against the laws and right."

"Open the gate!" shouted the Sheriff hoarsely, to the sentinel upon the walls. "Open, I say, in the king's name!"

"Why who are you to come thus brawling upon my premises?" asked a haughty voice; and Sir Rich