When thou hast sojourned long in a place, then provide thee with plenty of horses, armour, gold, silver, and clothing;
KINGS MUST BE LIBERAL.
When well long haith yow ſwiornyt in a place,
[1712] And well acqueynt the vith thi puple has,
Than ſhalt thow ordand & prowid the
Of horß and ek of armour gret plente;
Of gold, and ſiluer, tressore, and cleithing,
[1716] And euery Riches that longith to o king;
and, before leaving, distribute gifts liberally.
And when the lykith for to tak thi leif,