That with the pile, nathe [449] firste grete exercise,
Thus writeth Werrouris olde and wyse.
Have eche his pile or pale upfixed fast,
And as it were uppon his mortal foe;
With mightyness and weapon most be cast
To fight stronge, that he ne skape hym fro.
On hym with shield, and sword avised so,
That thou be cloos, [450] and preste [451] thy foe to smyte,
Lest of thyne own dethe thou be to wite.