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The sun was nearly down, but they still decided to go up a nearby
hill. When the hermit king saw them, he said:
"In faith, they're afraid of us. That's why they've gone up to
such a high place. Let everyone do what I do, and with Divine
help we will have vengeance on our enemies."
He took a basket in one hand, and a spade in the other, and went
in front of them all. When the great lords saw the king do this,
each of them did the same, and followed him.
Before leaving the city, the virtuous king had procured
everything necessary for the war. Around the palisade he dug a
deep ditch that led to a large water hole, and they left a great
entryway in the middle, through which one hundred fifty men could
pass at one time. On the other side they dug another ditch that
led to a high cliff.
The king said:
"Since we've finished, and there are only two hours left till
dawn, you, Duke of Gloucester, and you, Count of Salisbury, go
quickly to the countess, and ask her to give me two large barrels
that belong to William of Warwick.


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