Knew quhat he was, and ſaid, “madem, If ȝhe
Knowith of hyme what that he is, or quhar,
[2332] We ȝhow beſech til ws for to declar.”
She replies no, and proposes to return.
“Madem,” quod ſche, “now be the faith that I
Aw to the king and yhow, as for no why
To court I cam, but of hyme to Inquere;
[2336] And ſen of hyme I can no tithingis here,
Nedlyngis to-morn homwart mon I fair.”
Arthur prays her to stay.