For of knyghthode thordre wolde
That thei defende and kepe scholde
The comun right and the fraunchise[1790]
Of holy cherche in alle wise,
So that no wikke man it dere,
And ther fore servith scheld and spere:[1791]
Bot for it goth now other weie,
Oure grace goth the more aweie.
And forto lokyn ovyrmore,
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