Now, when that I took the Maid up so quick, and made off with
her, she to give a little gasp and to submit to me with a quick
humbleness; but immediately, she to regain her courage, and to be
outraged of me. But, indeed, I took no heed, only that I was like
to shake her; and did know also that her hair did be wondrous
pretty upon mine armour. And she soon to lie very quiet and easy in
mine arms, and to be demure.
And I to have a half knowledge of somewhat amiss; but yet to
have no sureness, neither to think much upon this vague
feeling.
And when that I had gone a good mile, she to put up her lips to
be kist; and I to kiss her very loving, for she was so dear. And
she then to say, very ordinary like, that I should do wisely now if
that I went back for her foot-gear, which truly
