Were full of plantain or of paritory. 4621 And when that he was come, he gan to cry, “God save,” quoth he, “this jolly company. Fast have I pricked,” quoth he, “for your sake, Becausë that I would you overtake, To riden in this merry company.” His Yeoman was eke full of courtesy, And saidë, “Sirs, now in the morning tide Out of your hostelry I saw you ride, And warned here my lord and sovereign, Which that to ridë with you is full fain, For his disport; he loveth dalliance.” “Friend, for thy warning God give thee good chance,” 4622 Said ourë Host; “certáin it wouldë seem Thy lord were wise, and so I may well deem; He is full jocund also, dare I lay; Can he aught tell a merry tale or tway, With which he gladden may this company?”