Nigel and his follower Samkin Aylward arrive at Winchelsea, whence they take passage to Calais. En route, he manages to intercept Peter the Red Ferret, a French spy who had stolen certain papers of Sir John Chandos.
Nigel and Samkin Aylward travel from Winchelsea to Calais.  On their way, Nigel catches Peter the Red Ferret, a French spy who stole documents from Sir John Chandos.