In a dree gloom of dream that dear man was mumbling, + 

For a haunting thought weigh’d heavy on his heart, + 

How destiny that day should deal him his weird + 

When at the green chapel he must greet his man + 

And his buffet abide, nor debate any more; + 

But when that comely came, he recover’d his wits, + 

Dropt out of dreamland, and dress’d him to speak. + 

The lady so lovesome came laughing full sweet, + 

Fell o’er his fair face and featly him kiss’d, + 

And he welcom’d her worthily, with winsome cheer. + 

He saw her so glorious and gaily attired, + 

So faultless of feature, so fine of her hue, + 

That a wellspring of joy warmèd his heart. + 

Then with smiles and with mirth, they mooted of play, + 

And their gossip together was gladness and bliss, + 

full kind. + 

They spoke no words but good, + 

Much joy there did they find; + 

Great peril between them stood, + 

But Mary her knight did mind. + 