“April, May,
Cannot—”

[Enter, from the inn, the Knight; from the wicket gate, the Swains, with ropes and a gag.]

ALISOUN

Quit; here’s our knight. Go find the Prioress.

And when you’ve given her the verses, join

Me and the other fellows in the cellar.

[Jerking her thumb at the Knight.]

He’ll be with us.

FRIAR

Thy valet comprehends.