All 50 Uses of
repent
in
Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume II
- That me repenteth, said Sir Tristram, of your great anger; an it please you tell me your husband's name.†
Book 10repenteth = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrongstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She repenteth" in older English, today we say "She repents."
- Well, Dinadan, said Sir Berluse, me repenteth that ye will take part with him, but now do your best.†
Book 10
- SIR PALOMIDES, said Dinadan, here is a castle that I know well, and therein dwelleth Queen Morgan le Fay, King Arthur's sister; and King Arthur gave her this castle, the which he hath repented him sithen a thousand times, for sithen King Arthur and she have been at debate and strife; but this castle could he never get nor win of her by no manner of engine; and ever as she might she made war on King Arthur.†
Book 10repented = expressed regret for having done something wrong
- And therewith came a knight out of the castle unarmed, and said: Knight with the Red Shield, overmuch damage hast thou done to us this day, therefore return whither thou wilt, for here are no more will have ado with thee; for we repent sore that ever thou camest here, for by thee is fordone the old custom of this castle.†
Book 10repent = to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
- And therewith he embraced him with his both hands, and said: Palomides, the worthy knight, in all this land is no better than ye, nor more of prowess, and me repenteth sore that we should fight together.†
Book 10repenteth = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrongstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She repenteth" in older English, today we say "She repents."
- When Sir Sadok saw King Mark come with his sword in his hand he said thus: Beware, King Mark, and come not nigh me; for wit thou well that I saved Alisander his life, of which I never repent me, for thou falsely and cowardly slew his father Boudwin, traitorly for his good deeds; wherefore I pray Almighty Jesu send Alisander might and strength to be revenged upon thee.†
Book 10repent = to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
- And when Alisander was whole, then he repented him of his oath, for he might not be revenged upon King Mark.†
Book 10 *repented = expressed regret for having done something wrong
- And then he said thus: I pray you, Sir Tristram, forgive me all mine evil will, and if I live I shall do you service above all other knights that be living; and whereas I have owed you evil will me sore repenteth.†
Book 10repenteth = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrongstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She repenteth" in older English, today we say "She repents."
- Then Sir Tristram said: Me repenteth of this buffet that I smote so sore, for as I suppose he is dead.†
Book 10
- Then Sir Launcelot espied him readily, that it was Sir Tristram, and then he repented him that he had smitten him down; and so Sir Launcelot went out of the press to repose him and lightly he came again.†
Book 10repented = expressed regret for having done something wrong
- But beware your love be not discovered, for an Sir Tristram may know it ye will repent it; and sithen my quarrel is not here, ye shall have this day the worship as for me; considering the great travail and pain that ye have had this day, it were no worship for me to put you from it.†
Book 10repent = to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
- That me repenteth, said Sir Tristram, for I shall lack you this day.†
Book 10repenteth = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrongstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She repenteth" in older English, today we say "She repents."
- That may I repent, said Dinadan, for this unhappy Sir Tristram brought us to this tournament, and many great buffets he caused us to have.†
Book 10repent = to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
- That me repenteth, said Launcelot, that I may not borrow him with fairness, for he is over good a knight to die such a shameful death.†
Book 10repenteth = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrongstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She repenteth" in older English, today we say "She repents."
- Alas, said Dame Elaine, that me repenteth.†
Book 11
- Then Sir Tristram repented him that he was not armed, and then he hoved still.†
Book 12repented = expressed regret for having done something wrong
- But when the king heard this he repented it much, and said unto Sir Percivale that he should assay, for his love.†
Book 13
- And never shall man bear this shield about his neck but he shall repent it, unto the time that Galahad, the good knight, bear it; and the last of my lineage shall have it about his neck, that shall do many marvellous deeds.†
Book 13repent = to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
- So when the holy vessel had been there a great while it went unto the chapel with the chandelier and the light, so that Launcelot wist not where it was become; for he was overtaken with sin that he had no power to rise again the holy vessel; wherefore after that many men said of him shame, but he took repentance after that.†
Book 13repentance = to feel or express regret for having done wrong and to desire to be a better person in the future
- And then Sir Launcelot repented him greatly.†
Book 13repented = expressed regret for having done something wrong
- What is to mean that Sir Launcelot fell down off his horse: he hath left pride and taken him to humility, for he hath cried mercy loud for his sin, and sore repented him, and our Lord hath clothed him in his clothing which is full of knots, that is the hair that he weareth daily.†
Book 16
- Sir, said Galahad, I repent me much, inasmuch as they were christened.†
Book 17repent = to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
- Nay, repent you not, said he, for they were not christened, and I shall tell you how that I wot of this castle.†
Book 17
- And women in their hastiness will do ofttimes that sore repenteth them; and therefore by mine advice ye shall take your horse, and ride to the good hermitage here beside Windsor, that sometime was a good knight, his name is Sir Brasias, and there shall ye abide till I send you word of better tidings.†
Book 18repenteth = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrongstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She repenteth" in older English, today we say "She repents."
- Say ye never so, said Sir Bors, for many times or this time she hath been wroth with you, and after it she was the first that repented it.†
Book 18repented = expressed regret for having done something wrong
- Fair lords, said King Arthur, me repenteth of this trouble, but the case is so I may not have ado in this matter, for I must be a rightful judge; and that repenteth me that I may not do battle for my wife, for as I deem this deed came never by her.†
Book 18repenteth = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrongstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She repenteth" in older English, today we say "She repents."
- Fair lords, said King Arthur, me repenteth of this trouble, but the case is so I may not have ado in this matter, for I must be a rightful judge; and that repenteth me that I may not do battle for my wife, for as I deem this deed came never by her.†
Book 18
- That me repenteth, said King Arthur, for an he were here he would soon stint this strife.†
Book 18
- That me repenteth, said the king, for this seven year ye saw not such a noble fellowship together except at Whitsuntide when Galahad departed from the court.†
Book 18
- Truly, said the queen to the king, ye must hold me excused, I may not be there, and that me repenteth.†
Book 18
- My fair lords, said Sir Launcelot, wit you well if I have deserved thanks I have sore bought it, and that me repenteth, for I am like never to escape with my life; therefore, fair lords, I pray you that ye will suffer me to depart where me liketh, for I am sore hurt.†
Book 18
- Do as it liketh you, said her father, for me sore repenteth of the hurt of that noble knight.†
Book 18
- Madam, said Sir Bors, that sleeve-bearing repenteth me sore, but I dare say he did it to none evil intent, but for this cause he bare the red sleeve that none of his blood should know him.†
Book 18
- Alas, said Sir Launcelot, that me repenteth that my name is known, for I am sure it will turn unto anger.†
Book 18
- That me repenteth, said Sir Launcelot.†
Book 18
- That me repenteth, said the king, but since he shall have his life we all may thank God.†
Book 18
- I may not do withal, said Sir Launcelot, for that me sore repenteth, for I report me to yourself, that my proffer is fair; and me repenteth, said Sir Launcelot, that she loveth me as she doth; I was never the causer of it, for I report me to your son I early ne late proffered her bounte nor fair behests; and as for me, said Sir Launcelot, I dare do all that a knight should do that she is a clean maiden for me, both for deed and for will.†
Book 18
- I may not do withal, said Sir Launcelot, for that me sore repenteth, for I report me to yourself, that my proffer is fair; and me repenteth, said Sir Launcelot, that she loveth me as she doth; I was never the causer of it, for I report me to your son I early ne late proffered her bounte nor fair behests; and as for me, said Sir Launcelot, I dare do all that a knight should do that she is a clean maiden for me, both for deed and for will.†
Book 18
- Truly, said the queen, ye say truth; but heartily I thank you, said the queen, but ye must come in with me peaceably, for all thing is put in my hand, and all that is evil shall be for the best, for the knight full sore repenteth him of the misadventure that is befallen him.†
Book 19
- And then noble Arthur said: Fair knight, me repenteth of thy hurt, and for to courage all other noble knights I will pray thee softly to suffer me to handle your wounds.†
Book 19
- Sir, said Sir Bors, that me repenteth, for I dread me sore that your going out this night shall wrath us all.†
Book 20
- Then Sir Launcelot stood still, and said: My fair lords, wit you well I would be loath to do that thing that should dishonour you or my blood, and wit you well I would be loath that my lady, the queen, should die a shameful death; but an it be so that ye will counsel me to rescue her, I must do much harm or I rescue her; and peradventure I shall there destroy some of my best friends, that should much repent me; and peradventure there be some, an they could well bring it about, or disobey my lord King Arthur, they would soon come to me, the which I were loath to hurt.†
Book 20repent = to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
- Alas, me sore repenteth, said the king, that ever Sir Launcelot should be against me.†
Book 20repenteth = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrongstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She repenteth" in older English, today we say "She repents."
- My lord, said Sir Gawaine, of all this I have knowledge, of whose deaths I repent me sore; but insomuch I gave them warning, and told my brethren and my sons aforehand what would fall in the end, insomuch they would not do by my counsel, I will not meddle me thereof, nor revenge me nothing of their deaths; for I told them it was no boot to strive with Sir Launcelot.†
Book 20repent = to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
- My most noble lord and king, said Sir Launcelot, ye may say what ye will, for ye wot well with yourself will I not strive; but thereas ye say I have slain your good knights, I wot well that I have done so, and that me sore repenteth; but I was enforced to do battle with them in saving of my life, or else I must have suffered them to have slain me.†
Book 20repenteth = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrongstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She repenteth" in older English, today we say "She repents."
- That me repenteth, said Sir Launcelot; for well I understand it helpeth not to seek none accordment while ye, Sir Gawaine, are so mischievously set.†
Book 20
- Now wit you well, my lord Arthur and Sir Gawaine, ye will repent it whensomever I do battle with you.†
Book 20repent = to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
- Truly me repenteth that ever I came in this realm, that should be thus shamefully banished, undeserved and causeless; but fortune is so variant, and the wheel so moveable, there nis none constant abiding, and that may be proved by many old chronicles, of noble Ector, and Troilus, and Alisander, the mighty conqueror, and many mo other; when they were most in their royalty, they alighted lowest.†
Book 20repenteth = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrongstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She repenteth" in older English, today we say "She repents."
- TRULY, said Sir Launcelot, I thank you all of your good saying, howbeit, I wot well, in me was not all the stability of this realm, but in that I might I did my devoir; and well I am sure I knew many rebellions in my days that by me were peaced, and I trow we all shall hear of them in short space, and that me sore repenteth.†
Book 20
- All this language Sir Launcelot heard, and then he said thus: Sir Gawaine, me repents of your foul saying, that ye will not cease of your language; for you wot well, Sir Gawaine, I know your might and all that ye may do; and well ye wot, Sir Gawaine, ye may not greatly hurt me.†
Book 20repents = feels or expresses regret for having done something wrong