Bicause the archer was so nere.

For evermore gladly, as I rede,

1820

Brent child of fyr hath muche drede.

And, certis yit, for al my peyne,

Though that I sigh yit arwis reyne,

And grounde quarels sharpe of stele,

Ne for no payne that I might fele,

1825

Yit might I not my-silf withholde