Ere long their Queene her selfe, halfe[284] like a man
Came forth into the rout, and them t’array began.
And now the Knights being arriued neare[285], xxxvii
Did beat vppon the gates to enter in,
And at the Porter, skorning them so few[286],
Threw many threats, if they the towne did win,
To teare his flesh in peeces for his sin.
Which when as Radigund there comming heard,
Her heart for rage did grate, and teeth did grin:
She bad that streight the gates should be vnbard,