Wulfric approached. ”Do they surrender, my lord? Are we to return home?” I gave him a wry smile, “In a manner of speaking, yes. I am to fight de Coucy. If I kill him then they surrender. If he kills me then they leave the castle and we can go home.” I turned to Leofric, “I need my helmet.” Wulfric shook his head, “It is not right sir. You are taking all the risks and you will not reap the reward.” “Perhaps. Fetch Dick. I have need of him.” John and William stood close by. “Should we do anything, my lord?” “The sword is sharp?” John nodded. “Then I shall need a long dagger.” He went off. “Will we be allowed to watch you kill him, father?” “You are so confident?” He nodded. “I expect so. When Dick and Wulfric return I want you to listen to what I say to them. It is important.”
