(95)

By the kyng of Pervens he gan gane, 1095

That he had oute of preson i-tane

His son vppon a day.

Gentilmen were blith and ffayn⁾,

That he in helth was comyn⁾ agayn⁾,

That they myght with hym⁾ play. 1100

Torrent hears that Desonell is to marry a strange King.

There of herd he, sertaynle,

That Desonell̴ wedid shold be

With an vncouth Ray.

And listonyth, lordis, of a chaunce,

Howe he lefte his countenaunce 1105

And takyth hym⁾ armes gay!

1098. leve] the way MS.

1096. of preson] om. MS.

1101. sertayn MS.

1103. vnc.] a add. MS.

TORRENT IS KNIGHTED. DESONELL IS MARRIED.