The old walls of Southampton have been pulled down, or are crumbling away, the most perfect portion being the gateway, or Bar Gate, in the High Street.  On either side of it stand two curious old heraldic figures, and beside them are two blackened pictures--one representing Sir Bevis of Hampton, and the other his companion, Ascapart.  Sir Bevis, who lived in the reign of Edgar, had a castle in the neighbourhood.  It is said he bestowed his love on a pagan lady, Josian, who, having been converted to Christianity, gave him a sword called Morglay, and a horse named Arundel.  Thus equipped he was wont to kill four or five men at one blow.  Among his renowned deeds were those he performed against the Saracens, and also his slaughter of an enormous dragon.