I not what thing it mai amonte
Upon thilke ende of oure accompte,
Wher Crist himself is Auditour,
Which takth non hiede of vein honour.’ 1920
Thoffice of the Chancellerie
Or of the kinges Tresorie
Ne for the writ ne for the taille[1679]
To warant mai noght thanne availe;
The world, which nou so wel we trowe,[1680]
Schal make ous thanne bot a mowe: