Two knights, that lincked rode in louely wise,

As if they secret counsels did partake;

And each not farre behinde him had his make,

To weete, two Ladies of most goodly hew,

That twixt themselues did gentle purpose make,

Vnmindfull both of that discordfull crew,

The which with speedie pace did after them pursew.

Who as they now approched nigh at hand, xxxi

Deeming them doughtie as they did appeare,

They sent that Squire afore, to vnderstand,