And then went forth Sir Aldingar
Our Queene for to betray,
And then he met with our comely King,
Says, ‘God you save and see!
VII
‘If I had space, as I have grace,
A message I’d say to thee.’—
‘Say on, say on, Sir Aldingar,
Say thou on and unto me.’
VIII
‘I can shew you one of the grievous’t sights
Ever Christian King did see;
Our Queene hath chosen a new, new love,
She will have none of thee.
IX
‘If she had chosen a right good knight,
The lesse had beene her shame;
But she hath chosen a lazar man
Which is both blind and lame.’—
X
‘If this be true, Sir Aldingar,
That thou dost tell to me,
Then will I make thee a rich knight
Both of gold and fee.