“Bid to the nuptials nobles, lords
Of ancient Brittany,
Dukes, marquises, and judges grave,
And all of high degree.
“Bid churchmen, warriors, and knights;
But summon first of all
The great crown-vassals of the land:
The rich, the poorest, call.
“Run, messenger, the country through,
With diligence and speed;
To hasten quickly thy return
See that thou give good heed.”
IX.
“Good people all two ears who own,
Wide open let them be,
And silence keep—keep silence all,
And hearken unto me.
“Hearken to that which is ordained:
The daughter of the king