Lo Sampson , which that was annunciate By the angel, long ere his nativity; 4051 And was to God Almighty consecrate, And stood in nobless while that he might see; Was never such another as was he, To speak of strength, and thereto hardiness; 4052 But to his wivës told he his secré, Through which he slew himself for wretchedness.

Sampson, this noble and mighty champión, Withoutë weapon, save his handës tway, He slew and all to-rentë 4053 the lión, Toward his wedding walking by the way. His falsë wife could him so please, and pray, Till she his counsel knew; and she, untrue, Unto his foes his counsel gan bewray, And him forsook, and took another new.