And neuer we in al our dais mycht

[3100] Have bet axampil than iffith ws ȝone knycht

to keep near the black knight, and follow his guidance all day.

Of well doing; and her I hecht for me

Ner hyme al day, if that I may, to bee,

And folow hyme at al [my] mycht I ſall,

[3104] Bot deth or vthir adwentur me fall.”

With that thir ſex, al in one aſſent,

With freſch curag In to the feld Is went.

[Fol. 38 b.]