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This Friar boasteth that he knoweth hell. And God it wot that is but litel wonder; Friars and fiends ben but litel asonder. --CHAUCER.
Richard meanwhile sailed fearlessly, with treachery for his nearest mate. Trangmar had at once exhibited audacity and prudence in the arrangement of his plan. He had made no great preparation, nor confided to any the real object of his intents. His only care had been, that the Duke should sail on board an English vessel; and chance had brought into the Tagus one whose captain was inclined to the party of Lancaster. He also contrived to have two hirelings of his own engaged on board as part of the crew, who knew that it was their employers design to carry to England a prisoner for the King. He was besides provided with a warrant from Henry, empowering him to seize on his rebel subject--the name a blank, for the Monk to fill up--alive or dead. The paper ran thus; so, in case of struggle, to afford warranty for his darker purpose.