That I toe Deth wold gladlye goe,

If I might ease thy cruel woe!'

O dear Marye!

III.

Shee answered, 'In a robber's hold

Lies chained a comlye knight and bold.'

O sweet Marye!

'Mine herte is fulle of dysmal dred

Lest hee be foully done to dedde,

For I have promised him to wedde!'