In euery place, that no thing was left haill,
[1204] Nore neuer eft accordith to bataill.
They think he has well used his armour.
Than ſaith the lady to hir cuſyneß,
“What ſal we ſay, what of this mater geß?”
“Madem, I ſay, thei have nocht ben abwsyt;
[1208] He that them bur ſchortly he has them vſyt.”
“That may ȝe ſay, ſuppos the beſt that lewis,
Or moſt of worſchip in til armys prewis,
Or ȝhit haith ben in ony tyme beforñ,