Descoevered was, and the covine
Of hem that were of his assent
Was knowe and spoke in parlement,
And axed hou and in what wise
Men scholde don hem to juise.
Cillenus ferst his tale tolde,
To trouthe and as he was beholde,[1057]
The comun profit forto save,
He seide hou tresoun scholde have 1610
A cruel deth; and thus thei spieke,