As dames of honour in thair geir.

I speik for na despyt trewlie,

(My-self am nocht of faultis frie),

Bot that ye sould nocht perseveir

Into sic folische vanitie

For na newfangilnes of geir.

Of burgess wyfis thoch I speik plaine,

Sum landwart[1142] ladyis ar als vain,

As be thair cleithing may appeir;

Werand[1143] gayer nor thame may gain—