And in this wise thei be lad,

Til thei toke in possession[1651]

The londes of promission,

Wher that Caleph and Josuë

The Marches upon such degre

Departen, after the lignage

That ech of hem as Heritage 1690

P. ii. 184

His porpartie hath underfonge.

And thus stod this believe longe,