Hise Macons, for thei scholden crave

Wher that he wolde be begrave,[1141]

And of what Ston his sepulture

Thei scholden make, and what sculpture 2430

He wolde ordeine therupon.

Tho was ther flaterie non

The worthi princes to bejape;

The thing was other wise schape[1142]

With good conseil; and otherwise

Thei were hemselven thanne wise,