Of that he hadde be refused,

Thei hielden alle men excused

And wondren upon the vengance.

And forto kepe in remembrance,

This faire ymage mayden liche

With compaignie noble and riche 3650

With torche and gret sollempnite

To Salamyne the Cite

Thei lede, and carie forth withal

The dede corps, and sein it schal