With the Romeins in his defence
Ayein the Greks that ben comende.
This Perseüs, as noght seende[688]
This meschief which that him abod,[689]
With al his multitude rod, 1810
And prided him upon the thing,[690]
Of that he was become a king,
And how he hadde his regne gete;
Bot he hath al the riht foryete
Which longeth unto governance.