For they are so semely to se.

166

‘Your sone, for he is tendre of age,

Of my wyne-seller shall he be,

And whan he commeth to mannës state,

Better auaunced shall he be.

167

‘And, Wylliam, brynge me your wyfe,’ sayd th[e quene];

Me longeth sore here to se;

She shall be my chefe gentylwoman,