Who had fare and nere byne,

And neuer had of fytyng syn),

He myght a lernyd thare.

The gyant, the fyrst stroke to hym he cast, [175]

His good schyld all̴ to-brast,

In schevyres spred wase yare;

Tho covd he no bettur Red,

But stond styll̴, tyll̴ one were ded;

The gyant lefte hym thar. [180]

169. yonge MS.