Lady Godiva took him at his word and, after issuing a proclamation that all persons should keep within doors or shut their windows, she rode through, clothed only in her long hair.

• 戈黛娃夫人果真照著他的话去做，向全市宣告命令所有人躲在屋内并拉下窗户后，她赤身裸体、只披著一头长发骑马绕行街道。