The Tale 3025

At Sarra, in the land of Tartary, There dwelt a king that warrayed 3026 Russie, Through which there died many a doughty man; This noble king was called Cambuscan, 3027 Which in his time was of so great renown, That there was nowhere in no regioún So excellent a lord in allë thing: Him lacked nought that longeth to a king, As of the sect of which that he was born. He kept his law to which he was y-sworn, And thereto 3028 he was hardy, wise, and rich, And piteous and just, always y-lich; 3029 True of his word, benign and honouráble; Of his coráge as any centre stable; 3030 Young, fresh, and strong, in armës desiroús As any bachelor of all his house. A fair persón he was, and fortunate,