[1948] In to his wit, and ȝhit he hyme with-drowith
Them to repref, and of ther vicis he wot;
And this It is wich that diſſemblyng hot,
That in no way accordith for o king.
[1952] Is he not ſet abuf apone his Ringne,
As ſouerane his puple for to lede?
Why should a king spare to say the truth?
Whi ſchuld he ſpare, or quhom of ſchuld he dred
To ſay the treuth, as he of Right is hold?
[1956] And if ſo ware that al the kingis wold,