He began a confused complaint against the wizard who had vanished behind the curtain on the left. Give not so earnest a mind to these mummeries, child. A golden fortune and a happy life. He was like unto my father in a way, and yet was not my father. Also there was a stripling page who turned into a maid. This was so sweet a lady, sir, and in some manner I do think she died. But then the picture was gone as quickly as it came. Sister Nell, do you hear these marvels? Take your place and let us see what the crystal can show to you. Like as not, young master, though I am an old man. Forthwith all ran to the opening of the tent to see what might be amiss, but Master Will, who peeped out first, needed no more than one glance. He gave way to the others very readily and retreated unperceived by the squire and Mistress Fitzooth to the rear of the tent. Cries of a Nottingham, a Nottingham. Before them fled the stroller and his three sons, capless and terrified. What is the tumult and rioting? cried out the squire authoritatively, and he blew twice on the silver whistle which hung at his belt. Nay, we refused their request most politely, most noble, said the little stroller. And then they became vexed and would have snatched your purse from us. I could not see my boy injured, excellence, for but doing his duty as one of Cumberland's sons. So I did push this fellow. It is enough, said George Gamewell sharply, as he turned upon the crowd. Shame on you, citizens, cried he. I blush for my fellows of Nottingham. Surely we can submit with good grace. Tis fine for you to talk, old man, answered the lean sullen apprentice. But I wrestled with this fellow and do know that he played unfairly in the second bout.