To that faire Damzell: Him he chaced long
Through the thicke woods, wherein he would haue hid
His shamefull head from his auengement strong,[971]
And oft him threatned death for his outrageous wrong.
Nathlesse the villen sped him selfe so well, xiv
Whether through swiftnesse of his speedy beast,[972]
Or knowledge of those woods, where he did dwell,
That shortly he from daunger was releast,
And out of sight escaped at the least;
Yet not escaped from the dew reward