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If we had reason to fear these levies even before Richard 's return , trowest thou there is any doubt now which party their leaders will take ? Trust me , Estoteville alone has strength enough to drive all thy Free Lances into the Humber . '' -- Waldemar Fitzurse and De Bracy looked in each other 's faces with blank dismay . -- `` There is but one road to safety , '' continued the Prince , and his brow grew black as midnight ; `` this object of our terror journeys alone -- He must be met withal . '' `` Not by me , '' said De Bracy , hastily ; `` I was his prisoner , and he took me to mercy . I will not harm a feather in his crest . '' `` Who spoke of harming him ? ''