Abouten undern 2675 gan the earl alight, That with him brought these noble children tway; For which the people ran to see the sight Of their array, so richëly besey; 2676 And then at erst 2677 amongës them they say, That Walter was no fool, though that him lest 2678 To change his wife; for it was for the best.

For she is fairer, as they deemen 2679 all, Than is Griseld’, and more tender of age, And fairer fruit between them shouldë fall, And morë pleasant, for her high lineage: Her brother eke so fair was of viságe, That them to see the people hath caught pleasánce, Commending now the marquis’ governance.