Did nought regard his malice nor his powre,

But he the more his wicked poyson forth did poure.

That surely is that Beast (saide Calidore) x

Which I pursue, of whom I am right glad

To heare these tidings, which of none afore

Through all my weary trauell I haue had:

Yet now some hope your words vnto me add.

Now God you speed (quoth then Sir Artegall)

And keepe your body from the daunger drad:

For ye haue much adoe to deale withall.[403]