That then had Arthur in his custodie,
Withstood their purpose, and his part did take,
Saying, that I those words in furie spake.
20.
The heate of anger cool’d, conscience began
In th’eare to whisper how I had offended,
And when I heard how Hubert valiant man,
Prevented had what I in rage intended,
As reason would, his courage I commended:
Yet after this by Arthur’s haplesse woes,