Thay wald be menit, and no man menis;

Thay wald be trowit, and hes no trewth;

Thay wiss thair will that skant weill wenys.

Not less is he at home in paradox:

For nobillis hes nocht ay renown,

Nor gentillis ay the gayest goun;

Thay cary victuallis to the toun

That werst dois dyne.

Sa bissely to busk I boun,

Ane-vthir eitis the berry doun