My palfreys seventeen,

For two years, or perchance for three,

I had forgotten clean.”

“Naie,” quoth the Clerk, “both horse and foot

To hide was thine intent,

Ne seely wight be ye, but didst

With good advisament.[[30]]

“Surcharge, surcharge, good Taxing-man,

Anon our seals we fix,

Of sterling pounds, Lord Duke, you pay