Of him and those about him this boon you now must crave,

That I and my maidens also may ride to the shore some morning.

If he shall grant your wishes, three days before, of the time you must give us warning.”

[411]

The first of all the chamberlains was wont, and had a right,

Often to be with the maidens. Just then, this very knight

There had come for pastime, and to give to them his greeting;

There found he Horant and Morunc; well might they fear some harm was their lives awaiting.

[412]

He said to Lady Hilda: “Who are they sitting here?”