7 But when they lad wounded him. The queen his thread did get. She went where Lady Rosamond Like a young queen was set. But when the queen with stedfast eyes, Beheld her lovely face, She was amazed in her mind, With such exceeding grace. Cast off, said she, these fine wrought roles, That rich and costly be, And drink you up this deadly dranght Which I have brought to thee. But presently upon her knees, Fair Rosamond did fall, And pardon of the queen she craved, For her offences all. Take pity on my youthful years, Fair Rosamond did say; And let me not with poison strong Be forced for to die. I will renounce my sinful life, And in some cloister hide : Or else be banished if you please, To range the world so wide. For sure the fault which I lave done I was forced thereunto, Preserve my life and punish me, As you think fit to do.
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