His douhter scholde be deceived,

And that Ilicius was weyved

Untrewly fro the Mariage,[1428]

Riht as a Leon in his rage, 5240

Which of no drede set acompte

And not what pite scholde amounte,

P. iii. 268

A naked swerd he pulleth oute,

The which amonges al the route

He threste thurgh his dowhter side,