midnight
Bevis lies dying in his stall ! To our lord this will bring sorrow indeed . Who will dare tell him of the horse he loved so well ? '' Fitz-Eustace , who knew of the midnight ride , of the condition of horse and rider on their return , offered to bear the unwelcome message . Marmion , sitting plunged in deep thought , received the tidings unmoved , gave little attention , passed the matter as if it were a mere accident and ordered the clarions sound `` To horse . '' Young Blount was less easily dealt with . He declared he would pay no fee for food or care .