In erth I se bot syn reynand to and fro,

Emang both more and myn, ichon other fo

With all thare entent.

All shall I fordo

With floodis that shall floo; 115

Wirk shall I thaym wo

That will not repent.

[God descends and addresses Noah.]

14. Noe, My freend, I thee commaund, from cares the to keyle,

A ship that thou ordand of nayle and bord ful wele.