The sergeant came unto his lord again, And of Griselda’s words and of her cheer 2570 He told him point for point, in short and plain, And him presented with his daughter dear. Somewhat this lord had ruth in his mannére, But natheless his purpose held he still, As lordës do, when they will have their will;

And bade this sergeant that he privily Shouldë the child full softly wind and wrap, With allë circumstances tenderly, And carry it in a coffer, or in lap; But, upon pain his head off for to swap, 2571 That no man shouldë know of his intent, Nor whence he came, nor whither that he went;