William Morris

“ Come thou, Red Lad, and join the host of war that dwelleth within those walls, even as peaceful craftsmen and chapmen dwell in a good town. Lo thou, they fling abroad the White Hart from the topmost tower: Blow music and salute it. ”

“ There was but little doing in those months which followed the home-coming of Sir Godrick, as he was at peace with his neighbours so to say. But he made Osberne captain over a band of good men, and sent him on divers errands wherein was some little peril; and in all of these he did wisely and sped well. Amongst others he went with ten tens of men through the Wood and right down to a certain haven on the Sundering Flood, with the errand of warding chapmen and others who were bringing many loads of wares for the service of the house. ”

“ But even therewith all the company by Sir Godrick's bidding stayed, and drew up in a line, and the banner of the Hart impaled was displayed; and Sir Godrick spake to Osberne and said: Lo, Red Lad, my house of Longshaw, and this is the Shaw which we have come through: now how likest thou the house? Well, and exceeding well, said Osberne; it is as a town. Yea, said Sir Godrick ”