[2178] bi gure bering, by your behaviour. [2181] For seldom betideth even any king.

P. 63. l. [2190] ða = ðat; pore is evidently an error for gure = your.

[2191]-2

For then was Joseph sore afraid

That he were also through them deceived.

[2196] ðe ton = the one. [2198] to wedde = in pledge, as hostage.

"He said, 'Forsothe, a tokyne to wedde

Salle thou lefe with me.'"—(Sir Perceval of Galles, p. 19.)

[2204] Wrigtful = sinful. (See [note] to l. 2076.) [2209] For we denied him mercy; werneden = denied, refused.

"God schewes in his godspelle