And that a worthy man,

That from the timë that he first began

To ryden out, he lovéd chyvalrie

Trouth and honoúr, freedom and courtesie.

And after him his son, the Squire, the bright bachelor, who

Was as fresh as is the month of May;

Schort was his goune, with sleevës long and wide,

Well coude he sit on hors, and fairë ride.

He coudë songës make and wel endite,