Of that he hadde be transformed. 20

To this pourpos and to this ende

This king is redy for to wende,

As he which wolde go be schipe;

And for to don him felaschipe

His wif unto the see him broghte, 25

With al hire herte and him besoghte

That he the time hire wolde sein

Whan that he thoghte come aȝein:

'Withinne,' he seith, 'tuo monthe day.'