Elfin music: an anthology of English fairy poetry

the court and went with two knights to Carlisle originally Karlyoun, where he stayed, living festively for a year until he reached the end of his resources. His companions then forsook him, and he fell into great poverty. In this desperate state, he borrowed a saddle and bridle from the mayor's daughter and rode away westward.

The weather was hot; he dismounted in a beautiful forest and sat in the shadow of a tree, covering his worn garments with his mantle. after a while, two "gentle maidens," wearing dresses of Indian silk and green mantles bordered with gold, appeared before him.

Their faces were white as snow on the downs,
Their complexion was red, their eyes were brown,
I never saw any like them;
One carried a basin of gold,
The other a towel white and fine,
Of silk that was good and rich.

They came to him over the heath; he greeted them with all gentleness. On behalf of their lady, Dame Tryamour, they returned his greeting and invited him to follow them and speak with her. He courteously consented and was led to an honorable pavilion, enriched with gold and crystal, as well as radiant carbuncles red gemstones.

He found in the pavilion
The King's daughter of Olyroun,
Dame Tryamour she was called;