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,