How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Line). We used the line numbering found on Librarius's online edition.
Quote #10
And whan the knyght saugh verraily al this;
That she so fair was, and so yong therto,
For joye he hente hire in hise armes two.
(1256 – 1258)
Notice that there's no condemnation of the knight for being unable to love his wife for what's 'on the inside.' This might reflect a medieval idea that the appearance of a person is revealing of what's on the inside.