That whilom were wont to stonde.
Til Phinces the cause on honde
P. iii. 241
Hath take, this vengance laste,
Bot thanne it cessede ate laste,
For god was paid of that he dede:[1370]
For wher he fond upon a stede
A couple which misferde so,
Thurghout he smot hem bothe tuo,
And let hem ligge in mennes yhe;