Toward the lawis of oure lond,

Men sein that trouthe hath broke his bond

And with brocage is goon aweie,

So that no man can se the weie

Wher forto fynde rightwisnesse.

And if men sechin sikernesse

Uppon the lucre of marchandie,[1792]

Compassement and tricherie

Of singuler profit to wynne,

Men seyn, is cause of mochil synne, 3040