Sir Torent said: ‘As god me spede,

We will̴ firste se that ffede,

My lord was never failand! [1445]

Gentilmen, make chere good,

For Iesu love, that died on Rood, [1450]

He will̴ be oure waraunt!’

1445. fleand MS.

1446. make] made MS.

[(125)]

In a forest can) they passe,