1 This word is illegible in the MS.
V.
"In god fayth," quod Gawayn, "gayn hit me þynkkeȝ,
Þaȝ I be not now he þat ȝe of speken;
To reche to such reuerence as ȝe reherce here
I am wyȝe vn-worþy, I wot wel my-seluen;
Bi God, I were glad, & yow god þoȝt,
At saȝe oþer at seruyce þat I sette myȝt
To þe plesaunce of your prys, hit were a pure ioye."
"In god fayth, sir Gawayn," quod þe gay lady,