And they wer set as thikke of nouchis

Fulle of the fynest stones faire,

That men rede in the [Lapidaire],

As greses growen in a mede;

But hit were al to longe to rede

1355

The names; and therfore I pace.

But in this riche lusty place,

That Fames halle called was,

Ful moche prees of folk ther nas,