[Mercy and Justice.]

P. iii. 232

Forthi the lond mai wel be glad,

Whos king with good conseil is lad,

Which set him unto rihtwisnesse,

So that his hihe worthinesse 4170

Betwen the reddour and Pite

Doth mercy forth with equite.

A king is holden overal

To Pite, bot in special[1333]