To setten either part in reste[645]

It thoghte hem thanne for the beste(7450*)

With resonable amendement;

And thus was Anthenor forth sent[646]

To axe Esionam ayein[647]

And witen what thei wolden sein.

So passeth he the See be barge[648]

To Grece forto seie his charge,

The which he seide redely

Unto the lordes by and by: 7280