The spelling of the word "wert roused" may seem strange to those unfamiliar with Middle English. It is pronounced /wərt raʊzed/ and is a variation of the phrase "wert thou roused", meaning "were you awakened". In Middle English, the word for "you" was "thou" and the verb "wert" was the second person singular form of "to be". The spelling reflects the evolution of English over time and serves as a reminder of the language's rich history.