'The Lord of Love, that mighty prince, y-wis,
1410
He hath received her[e] and every-where:
Now Jubilate †sing:'—'What meneth this?'
Seid than the linet; 'welcom, Lord of blisse!'
Out-stert the owl with 'Benedicite,
What meneth al this mery fare?' quod he.
1415
'Laudate,' sang the lark with voice full shrill;
And eke the kite, 'O admirabile;