In all this meanĂ« whilĂ« she not stent 2689 This maid, and eke her brother, to commend With all her heart in full benign intent, So well, that no man could her praise amend: But at the last, when that these lordĂ«s wend 2690 To sittĂ« down to meat, he gan to call Griseldâ, as she was busy in the hall.
âGriseldâ,â quoth he, as it were in his play, âHow liketh thee my wife, and her beauty?â âRight well, my Lord,â quoth she, âfor, in good fay, 2691 A fairer saw I never none than she: I pray to God give you prosperity; And so I hope, that he will to you send Pleasance enough unto your livĂ«sâ end.