Behold a tale which is write,

Hou that the King Agamenon,

Whan he the Cite of Lesbon

Hath wonne, a Maiden ther he fond,

Which was the faireste of the Lond

In thilke time that men wiste.

He tok of hire what him liste 6440

Of thing which was most precious,

Wherof that sche was dangerous.

This faire Maiden cleped is