And wende most in his Empire,
As he which was hol lord and Sire,
In honour forto be received,
Most sodeinliche he was deceived,
And with strong puison envenimed.
And as he hath the world mistimed
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Noght as he scholde with his wit,
Noght as he wolde it was aquit.[1066] 2460
Thus was he slain that whilom slowh,