The host then somedeal smiling, from the board Looked up at Aymon's son; but who this while Well marked him, as he eyed Montalban's lord, Had deemed him more disposed to weep than smile.
"So oft reminded, to maintain my word, 'Tis time meseems (said he, that owned the pile)
To shew the touchstone for a woman's love, Which needs to wedded man must welcome prove.
