And tolden here opinioun

To themperour: and he anon

His conseil tok, and therupon

With lettres and with seales oute

Thei sende in every lond aboute

The yonge children forto seche,

Whos blod, thei seiden, schal be leche[815] 3220

For themperoures maladie.

Ther was ynowh to wepe and crie

Among the Modres, whan thei herde