Hou wofully he was besein,

P. iii. 248

Thei token Pite of his grief;

Bot yit it was hem wonder lief

That Rome him hadde exiled so.

These Gabiens be conseil tho[1386]

Upon the goddes made him swere,

That he to hem schal trouthe bere

And strengthen hem with al his myht;

And thei also him have behiht 4650