Efter mid-age the luifar[1165] lyes full lang,
Quhen that his hair is turnit lyart[1166] gray.
Ane auld beird till ane quhyte mouth to lay
In-to ane bed, it is ane piteous sycht:
The ane cryes help! the uther hes no mycht.
Till haive bene merchand bygaine monie ane yeir
In Antwerp, Burges, and in town of Berrie,
Syne in-to Deip for to tyne[1167] all his geir
With vane conseat to puir[1168] himselffe, and herrie[1169].
Grit perell is for to pas our the ferrie