M. ix.
Gewellys of late poysyd at grete valoyre,
He ded, they desolate of every membre,
Stykynge on stakes as thynges of none shaloyre;
For the corse that they couched cast is in sendre,
By cruel compulsyon caused to surrendre
Lyfe vp to Deth that al ouerspurneth:
O, se howe this worlde tourneth!
Some laugheth, some mourneth:
Yet, ye prynces precyous and tendre,