'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;