Chapter 28 No.28

Whenas the Palmer came in hall,

Nor lord, nor knight, was there more tall,

Or had a statelier step withal,

Or looked more high and keen;

For no saluting did he wait,

But strode across the hall of state,

And fronted Marmion where he sate,

As he his peer had been.

But his gaunt frame was worn with toil;

His cheek was sunk,