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There wold none the yatis deffend,

and he are let into the chief City of Portugal,

But lett sir Torent in wend 2120

With his men⁾ euerychone. [2221]

Swith a counsell̴ yede they to,

To what deth they wold hym do,

For he his lady had slone.

‘Lordis,’ he said, ‘he is a kyng, 2125

Men may hym⁾ nether hede ne hing.’

Thus said they euerychone.

and resolve to send the false King to sea

They ordenyd a shipp all̴ of tree

And sett hym⁾ oute in⁾ to the see,

Among the wawes to gone. 2130

2123. To] om. MS.

2126. hing] heng MS.