Stephanus Marcus 12
Stephanus Marcus Book 1
Canto 3
Verses 2 and 3
Then Guenevere did speak with force his praise.
With glowing paeans she extolled man's fame.
"In James extensive fields doth cattle graze
and castle great exceeds all other frame.
Above all nobles he's your father's name,
his carriage's so erect and manly straight.
A noted statesman wise of wide acclaim,
and foreign legates seek him, many wait.
Beyond belief, this pleasant marriage seems your fate".
" His visage handsome having golden mane,
his teeth soft white as like pearl's glow when seen.
Affection he doth hold for thee won't wane,
a pillar raised for thee against to lean.
For he hath no bad single streak that's mean,
a noble savoir-faire in social grace.
All see his garments fine extremely clean,
adorned, embroidered light with costly lace.
Dissimulation find there we that know non trace".
Copyright © Alfred Berggren | Year Posted 2017
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