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