

Marry, a good thought--and thanks for it, said Sir Hugh, his face
lighting with a sardonic satisfaction.  Let the little beggar go, and
give this fellow a dozen in his place--an honest dozen, well laid on.
 The King was in the act of entering a fierce protest, but Sir Hugh
silenced him with the potent remark, Yes, speak up, do, and free thy
mind--only, mark ye, that for each word you utter he shall get six
strokes the more.