All the straggling English town was outside the walls, and only in time
of war would the people use them as a stronghold, as they used the still
more ancient camps on the hills.
"Many times have you heard us tell of this place, Havelok," I said. "It
is no wonder that you seem to know it."
"Nay," he answered, "but this is the city of my dreams, and somewhat is
to happen here."
CHAPTER VIII. BERTHUN THE COOK.
For that night we went to the house of the old dame with whom my father
and I were wont to lodge when we came to the market, and she took us in
willingly, though she could make little cheer for us. Truly, as had been
said, the scarcity was not so great in Lincoln, but everything was
terribly dear, and that to some is almost as bad.
"No money have I now, dame," I said ruefully, "but I think that for old
sake's sake you will not turn us away."
"Not I, faith," she answered. "I mind the first day your father came
here, and never a penny had he, and since then there has been no want in
this house. Luck comes with Grim and his folk, as I think. But this is a
son whom I have not seen before, if he is indeed your brother."
"I am Grim's son Curan," said Havelok, "and I have not been to Lincoln
ere this. But I have heard of you many times."
That pleased our old hostess, and then she asked after Grim.
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