Ne Herowdys nother to whom I sent ȝow,
Defawte in hym cowde fynde ryth non;
But sent hym aȝen to me be ȝow,
As ȝe knowe wel everychon.
Therfore undyrstande what I xal say,
ȝe knowe the custom is in this londe,
Of ȝour Pasche day that is ner honde,
What theff or tretour be in bonde,
For worchep of that day xal go fre away
Without any price.