She replies that she does not want a ransom, but has imprisoned him for his guilt.
[936] It is no ranſone wich that cauſith me
To holden yow, or don yow ſich offens;
It is your gilt, It is your wiolens,
Whar-of that I deſir no thing but law,
[940] Without report your awñ treſpas to knaw.”
“Madem, your pleſance may ye wel fulfill
Of me, that am in preſone at your will.
He prays for pardon,
Bot of that gilt, I was for til excuß,