For that I wolde that mi lawe

Amonges you ne be withdrawe

Ther whyles that I schal ben oute,

Forthi to setten out of doute

Bothe you and me, this wol I preie,

That ye me wolde assure and seie(3000*)

With such an oth as I wol take,[1190]

That ech of you schal undertake 2990

Mi lawes forto kepe and holde.’

Thei seiden alle that thei wolde,