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The kyng said: ‘Sith it is so, 2560

Kys ye youre fader bo, [2661]

And axe hym⁾ his blessyng!’

Torrent’s 2 Sons kneel and ask his blessing.

Down⁾ they knelid on⁾ her knee:

‘Thy blessing, ffader, for charite!’

‘Welcom⁾, children⁾ ying!’ 2565

Thus in armes he hem⁾ hent,

A blither man⁾ than⁾ sir Torent

f. 118a.

Was there none levyng;

He rejoices in them and their Mother,

It was no wonder, thouȝe it so were;

He had his wiffe and his children⁾ there, 2570

His joye be-gan⁾ to spryng. [2671]

2561. bothe MS.

2565. yong MS.