The rude peple, as it no wonder is, 750
Wenden ful wel that it had been right so;
But whan thise tydinges cam to Grisildis,
I deme that hir herte was ful wo.
But she, y-lyke sad for evermo,
[412: T. 8631-8660.]
Disposed was, this humble creature, 755
Thadversitee of fortune al tendure. (700)