That for a trespas which he dede
He was putt in the same stede,
And was himself the ferste of alle
Which was into that peine falle[1257] 3330
That he for othre men ordeigneth;
Ther was noman which him compleigneth.[1258]
Of tirannie and crualte
Be this ensample a king mai se,
Himself and ek his conseil bothe,
Hou thei ben to mankinde lothe