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Blith was that lady bryght 1670

For to se that selly sight:

With the knyght went she.

The Norwegian Princess sees the Giant’s corpse,

Whan she cam, where the Geaunt lay,

‘Sir,’ she said, ‘parmaffay

I wott well̴, it is he. 1675

Other he was of god all̴-myght

Or seynt George, oure lady knyȝt⁾, [1690]

That there his bane hath be.

Yf eny cryston⁾ man smyte hym down⁾,

and praises his slayer.

He is worthy to haue renown⁾ 1680

Thorough oute all̴ crystiaunte.’

1671. selly] om. MS.

TORRENT RESCUES THE PRINCESS OF NORWAY.