Full busy was Griseld’ in ev’ry thing That to the feastë was appertinent; Right nought was she abash’d 2685 of her clothing, Though it were rude, and somedeal eke to-rent; 2686 But with glad cheer unto the gate she went With other folk, to greet the marchioness, And after that did forth her business.

With so glad cheer his guestës she receiv’d And so conningly 2687 each in his degree, That no defaultë no man apperceiv’d, But aye they wonder’d what she mightë be That in so poor array was for to see, And coudë 2688 such honoúr and reverence; And worthily they praisë her prudence.