But by what meanes did they at first it reare,
And for what cause, tell if thou haue it knowne.
Sayd then that Squire: The Lady which doth owne
This Castle, is by name Briana hight.
Then which a prouder Lady liueth none:
She long time hath deare lou’d a doughty Knight,
And sought to win his loue by all the meanes she might.
His name is Crudor, who through high disdaine xv
And proud despight of his selfe pleasing mynd,
Refused hath to yeeld her loue againe,