Cr1.2.56KD.2.55 Were bounden to the bridale on both twoo sides
C.2.56KD.2.55 Were boden to þe bridale · on bothe two sides
G.3.56KD.2.55 were bydenG.3.56: The G form of the past participle (i.e. byden) is unique; most manuscripts have forms in medial <o>. However, there is no change in meaning, and, given the confusion
surrounding the verbs which descended from OE beodan and biddan, it would be reasonable to argue that this is not a substantive variant. to the brydeale on bothG.3.56: The loops of the <b>s of both brydeale and both have been enlarged in brown ink. to sydys
R.2.15KD.2.55 Weren bedeR.2.15: Though identical in meaning to the majority reading, R's
form here is unique among the B copies; most of the others, including F,
attest boden. Ax agrees with the B majority (although manuscripts VRa agree with R) , but Cx's
verb form is uncertain. Though a majority of C witnesses also supports
the predominant reading, most P family manuscripts (PVcAcQScFcGc ~ ibede
McNc) agree with R. to þisR.2.15:
F reads his; beta shows þe. Two A
witnesses agree with R (manuscripts LaK), but Ax agrees with beta. Cx is uncertain: the X family reading is identical to that of beta, but the
P family reading is þat. bridale on bothe to sydes . In
the right margin, in black ink, there is an early ownership stamp for the Bodleian
Library.
F.3.55KD.2.55Weryn bodyn to his bydaleb[r]ydale / faire on boþe sydys.