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In the castell̴ found he nought,

That god on the Rode bought; 1635

High vppon⁾ a toure,

As he caste a side lokyng, [1650]

and finds a fair Lady there.

He saw a lady in her bed syttyng,

White as lylye ffloure;

Vp a-Rose that lady bryght, 1640

And said: ‘Welcom⁾, sir knyght,

That fast art in stoure!’

‘Damysell̴, welcom⁾ mut thou be!

Torrent asks for a night’s lodging.

Graunt thou me, for charite,

Of one nyghtis soioure!’ 1645

1645. socoure MS.

TORRENT IN THE GIANT WERAUNT’S CASTLE.