Rudely cast nat thyn ye adowne,

But with a sadde chiere loke hym in the face;

Walke demurely by strete in the towne,

Advertise the withe wisdom and Reasoune.

Withe dissolute laughters do thow non offence

To-fore thy souerayn, whiles he is in presence.

Rudely] Rel. Ant., Lumbisshly
ye] hede

¶ Pare clene thy nailes, thyn handes wasshe also

To-fore mete, and whan thow dooest arise;

Sitte in that place thow art assigned to;