Whom when they heard so say, they lookt about, xii

To weete if it were true, as she had told;

Where when they saw their foes dead out of doubt,

Eftsoones they gan their wrothfull hands to hold,

And Ventailes reare, each other to behold.

Tho when as Artegall did Arthure vew,

So faire a creature, and so wondrous bold,

He much admired both his heart and hew,

And touched with intire affection, nigh him drew.

Saying, Sir[322] Knight, of pardon I you pray, xiii