And that thei myhten fle the vice
Which Simon hath in his office,
Wherof he takth the gold in honde.[107]
For thilke tyme I understonde
The Lumbard made non eschange
The bisschopriches forto change,
Ne yet a lettre for to sende
For dignite ne for Provende,[108] 210
Or cured or withoute cure.
The cherche keye in aventure