ffor yf we let hym thus go and ferdere prosede,
Ageyn Sesare and oure lawe we do trespace.
Primus Doctor. Sere, this is myn avyse that ȝe xal do,
Send to Cayphas for cowncel, knowe his intent;
ffor yf Jhesu procé and thus forth go,
Oure lawys xal be dystroyed, thes so we present.
Secundus doctor. Sere, remembre the gret charge that on ȝow is leyd,
The lawe to ke[pe] whiche may not ffayle;
Yf any defawth prevyd of ȝow be seyd,
The Jewys with trewth wyl ȝow asayl.