“ De par dieux ,” 2175 quoth this yeoman, “levë 2176 brother, Thou art a bailiff, and I am another. I am unknowen, as in this countrý. Of thine acquaintance I will prayë thee, And eke of brotherhood, if that thee list. 2177 I have gold and silver lying in my chest; If that thee hap to come into our shire, All shall be thine, right as thou wilt desire.” “ Grand mercy ,” 2178 quoth this Sompnour, “by my faith.” Each in the other’s hand his trothë lay’th, For to be swornë brethren till they dey. 2179 In dalliance they ridë forth and play.