ARTHUR CAN TELL HER NOTHING.

“Madem, by faith one to the quen I aw

Arthur replies that Gawane is gone to seek him.

[2324] That I beſt loue, the knycht I neuer ſaw

In nerneß by which that I hyme knew;

And ek gawane Is gan hyme for to ſew

With other fourty knychtis In to cumpany.”

[2328] The lady ſmylit at ther fanteſſy;

The quen thar-with preſumyt wel that ſche

The queen asks the lady if she knows where he is.