And therupon thei swore here oth,[1191]
That fro the time that he goth,
Til he to hem be come ayein,
Thei scholde hise lawes wel and plein
In every point kepe and fulfille.
Thus hath Ligurgius his wille,
And tok his leve and forth he wente.
Bot lest nou wel to what entente[1192] 3000
Of rihtwisnesse he dede so:
For after that he was ago,