As glad, as humble, as busy in servíce, And eke in love, as she was wont to be, Was she to him, in every manner wise; 2575 And of her daughter not a word spake she; No accident for no adversity 2576 Was seen in her, nor e’er her daughter’s name She named, or in earnest or in game.

In this estate there passed be four year Ere she with childë was; but, as God wo’ld, A knavë 2577 child she bare by this Waltére, Full gracious and fair for to behold; And when that folk it to his father told, Not only he, but all his country, merry Were for this child, and God they thank and hery. 2578