Of every kinges regiment,

As thing which most convenient

P. iii. 152

Is forto sette a king in evene

Bothe in this world and ek in hevene.

[The Second Point of Policy. Liberality.]

viii. Absit Auaricia, ne tangat regia corda,

Eius enim spoliis excoriatur humus.[1097]

Fama colit largum volitans per secula Regem,

Dona tamen licitis sunt moderanda modis.