His peregrine fierce at a heron-quarry,—

In his stirrups rising, thus—as it passed,

By the jesses caught and to her did carry,

Lingering slender and tall by a rose

Whence she pulled the berries—But no two foes

Her eyes and Sir Hugh's!—And I swear each felt

A song in their hearts!—For I heard him quaver

Somewhat and then—by Mary!—he knelt!—

And the Lady herself in her words did waver

And wonder with smiles. Then daintily took