 Although the king is enraged by the squire's impertinence, at the intercession of Sir John Chandos, he yields.Nigel Loring then proceeds to set the Red Ferret free after having taken from him his word not to violate the truce and a visit to the Lady Mary, to fulfil his promise to her.Shortly thereafter, Nigel is sent on an expedition to Brittany under the command of Sir Robert Knolles.