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,