The ffirste stroke to hym he yaue, [1290]

Oute of his hand flew his staff:

That thefe was full̴ fayn).

Tho sir Torent went nere Cate, . . . . .

He thought, he wold hym) haue slayn).

TORRENT KILLS THE GIANT CATE WITH COBBLE-STONES.

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The theff couth no better wonne, [1295]

In to the see rennyth he sone,

As faste as he myght ffare.