THE LADIE CUNIGUNDA OF KYNAST 



XV 



He rode along the castle wall, 



O'er battlement and mound ; 

 She dar'd not breathe a whisper, 



Lest he totter at the sound. 



XVI 



He rode around the castle wall, 



And down again rode he : 

 " Now God be prais'd that he hath spar'd 



Thy precious life to thee ! 



XVII 



" May God be prais'd thou didst not ride 



A death-ride to thy grave ! 

 Now quit thy steed and claim thy bride, 



Thou worthy Knight and brave ! " 



XVIII 



Then spake the Landgrave, bending down 



Unto the saddle bow : 

 " That Knight can dare, O Ladie fair. 



This morning's ride doth show. 



XIX 



" Wait thou until another come 



To do this feat for thee ; 

 A wife I have and children. 



And my bride thou canst not be." 



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