In the Croniqes as I finde,
Cham, whos labour is yit in minde,
Was he which ferst the lettres fond[1311]
And wrot in Hebreu with his hond:
Of naturel Philosophie
He fond ferst also the clergie. 2400
Cadmus the lettres of Gregois
Ferst made upon his oghne chois.
Theges of thing which schal befalle,
He was the ferste Augurre of alle: