[1916] I the beſeich dewidith well thir two,
So that thei ſtond nocht in[to] o degree;
Diſcreccioune ſall mak the diuerſitee,
Wich clepith the moder of al vertewis.
FLATTERERS SUCCEED WHEN KINGS ARE FOOLISH.
Beware of flattery.
[1920] And beith war, I the beſeich of this,
That is to ſay of flatry, wich that longith
To court, and al the kingis larges fongith.
The vertuouß man no thing thar-of reſauith,