Whar-throw the ſuerd of victory he berith.
Many princes bear the palm of victory, through liberality;
[1856] And many prince full oft the palm werith,
As has ben hard, by largeß, of before,
In conqueringe of Rignis & of glore.
while miserliness hath made realms desolate.
And wrechitnes Richt ſo, in the contrar,
BUT UNJUST ONES DESPOIL THEM.
[1860] Haith Realmys maid ful deſolat & bare,
And kingis broght doun from ful hie eſtat;