雙語《列那狐》 9

CHAPTER IX

THEREWITH is the Bear came before the king, and said:

“I complain to you, merciful lord, sir King, so as you may see how that I am handled, praying you to avenge it upon Reynart the fell beast; for I have gotten this in your service. I have lost both my foremost feet, my cheeks, and my ears, by his false deceit and treason.”

The King said,“How durst this false thief Reynart do this? I say to you, Bruin, and swear by my crown, I shall so avenge you on him that you shall con me thank!”

He sent for all the wise beasts and desired counsel how that he might avenge this over-great wrong that the Fox had done. Then the council concluded, old and young, that he should be sent for, and dayed earnestly again, for to abide such judgment as should there be given on him of all his trespasses. And they thought that the cat Tybert might best do this message if he would, for he is right wise. The King thought this counsel good.