The gentlemen all, that this treasure had seen,
Admirèd the beggar of Bednall-green:
And all those, that were her suitors before,
Their flesh for very anger they tore.
XXXIII
Thus was fair Bessy match’d to the Knight,
And then made a lady in others’ despite:
A fairer lady there never was seen
Than the blind beggar’s daughter of Bednall-green.
XXXIV
But of their sumptuous marriage and feast,
What brave lords and knights thither were prest,
The second fitt shall set forth to your sight
With marvellous pleasure and wished delight.
Part II
XXXV
Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright,
That late was betrothed unto a young Knight;
All the discourse thereof you did see:
But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
XXXVI
Within a gorgeous palace most brave,
Adornèd with all the cost they could have,
This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe,
And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.