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.