That should be noted of the story wryters,
That men may learne what endes all causes bringes,
They be vnworthy the[1096] name of chroniclers
That leaue them cleane out of theyr registers,
Or doubtfully report them: for the fruite
Of reading storyes standeth in the suite.
6.
And therefore, Baldwine, eyther speake vpright[1097]
Of our affayres, or touch them not at all:
As for my selfe I way all thinges so light,