And in preson) they hym) thronge.

His son above his hede lay,

To kepe hym) both nyȝt and day, [2285]

He wist well̴, that he was strong.

Thus in preson as he was,

Sore he siȝed and said alas,

He couth none other songe.

Thus in bondys they held hym thare [2290]

A twelfmonyth and som dele mare, [2391]

The knyght thought ffull̴ long.