Tho ben noght taken evene liche.
And natheles he that is riche
P. i. 360
This dai, tomorwe he mai be povere;
And in contraire also recovere 2400
A povere man to gret richesse
Men sen: forthi let rihtwisnesse[1057]
Be peised evene in the balance.
The king his hardi contienance
Behield, and herde hise wordes wise,