And over that an habergeon, 3903 For piercing of his heart; And over that a fine hauberk, 3904 Was all y-wrought of Jewës’ 3905 werk, Full strong it was of plate; And over that his coat-armoúr, 3906 As white as is the lily flow’r, In which he would debate. 3907 His shield was all of gold so red, And therein was a boarë’s head, A charboucle 3908 beside; And there he swore on ale and bread, How that the giant should be dead, Betide whatso betide. His jambeaux 3909

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