Una and the red cross knight, and other tales from Spenser's Faery Queene; . NEW YORK 3LIC LIBRARY -• • AND WOULD NOT LEAVE UNA 95 came a great And, before morning, thereknocking at thedoor, and the voiceof one withoutcursing and swear-ing. And the oldwoman and herdaughter made as ifto rise and open tothe new comer whowas a wicked thiefthat came to themby night, bringingall the gold and em-broideries and vest-ments he had stolenfrom churches; butthe lion stood in theway and would notlet them open. Thus long the door with rage and threats hebet, Yet of those fearful women none durst li
Una and the red cross knight, and other tales from Spenser's Faery Queene; . NEW YORK 3LIC LIBRARY -• • AND WOULD NOT LEAVE UNA 95 came a great And, before morning, thereknocking at thedoor, and the voiceof one withoutcursing and swear-ing. And the oldwoman and herdaughter made as ifto rise and open tothe new comer whowas a wicked thiefthat came to themby night, bringingall the gold and em-broideries and vest-ments he had stolenfrom churches; butthe lion stood in theway and would notlet them open. Thus long the door with rage and threats hebet, Yet of those fearful women none durst lion frayed them, him in to let He would no longer stay him to advise,. 96 HOW THE LION But open breaks the door in furious wise,And entering is, when that disdainful beast, Encountering fierce, him sudden doth surprise;And, seizing cruel claws on trembling breastUnder his lordly foot him proudly hath supprest. Thus was that felon robber slain, and diedthere, none daring to save him. And when morning was come, Una and the lionrose and continued their journey; but ever theirquest was in vain. IVTHE FALSE KNIGHT It chanced that same day that Archimago inhis pursuit of Una came to the cottage, and therehe found the old, blind woman and her daughter,returning from following after Una with revilingcries because her lion had slain their robber whogave them wealth. And he enquired of them ifthey had seen her. Whereupon they broke forthanew, and spoke evil of the lady that was theflower of faith and chastity J and told of all thathad passed that night. WOULD NOT LEAVE UNA 97 Then Archimago feigned great sorrow for theold dames loss, and enquired where he mightsoo
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