“Then,” said she, “I see it was but an idle, foolish dream; but, be that as it may, God be praised and thanked that you are here.”
“Amen,” said the knight, and with that he kissed and embraced her many times, and they rejoiced greatly.
And my lord did not forget to tell her how he had left his retainers behind, and what speed he had made that he might find her in bed.
“Truly,” said my lady, “you are a good husband.”
And with that there came women and other servants, who took off the knight’s armour, and undressed him. That being done, he got into bed with the lady, and enjoyed what the squire had left—who, for his part, meanwhile went his way, happy and joyful to have escaped.
Thus was the knight deceived, as you have heard; nor was he ever informed of it that I am aware, though it was known to many people.
