And then bespake him noble King Arthur,
And sware there, "by this day,
For a litle foule sight & misliking,
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Then shee said, "choose thee, gentle Gawaine,
Truth as I doe say;
Wether thou wilt haue me in this liknesse,
In the night, or else in the day."
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And then bespake him gentle Gawaine,