For he Constance hath in his hond,

Which was the confort of his lond.

P. i. 212

For whan that he cam hom ayein,

Ther is no tunge it mihte sein

What joie was that ilke stounde

Of that he hath his qweene founde,

Which ferst was sent of goddes sonde,

Whan sche was drive upon the Stronde,[662]

Be whom the misbelieve of Sinne