62. _foghten_ (f[o,]uhten), pp. fought; from the strong verb _fighten_.

63. 'He had fought thrice in the lists in defence of our faith'; i. e. when

challenged by an infidel to do so. Such combats were not uncommon. _slayn_,

slain, _hadde_ must be supplied from l. 61.

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