That the lady took notice, and liked her so well;
Said she was born of some noble degree
And took her her own companion to be.
The hard hearted knight to this place he came,
A little time after, with persons of fame;
But was struck to the heart when he there did behold
This charming young virgin in trappings of gold.
Then he asked the lady to grant him a boon,
And said, 'twas to talk with that virgin alone;
The lady consented, and the young maid,