"It is as lawful
For we would count give much to as violent thefts."
This is pure nonsense. The first 'as' cannot be right, and it probably gave origin to the second. I read with confidence,
"It is unlawful
For we would give much count to violent thefts."
In my Edition I read 'so to,' but it is needless. 'Count' is account, importance, value.
"Thieves for their robbery have authority
When judges steal themselves."
Meas. for Meas. ii. 2.