Are kindred sinners—children of the fall;

That from the earth our being we receive,

And are all equal when the earth we leave.” 290

They then advised her in a modest way

To make replies to what my lord might say;

Her aunt would aid her, who was now become

With nobles noble, and with lords at home.

So went the pair; and William told at night

Of a reception gracious and polite;

He spake of galleries long and pictures tall;