And baneist Inglande, Italye, and France,

For your flattrye, than wer we weill abusit[192].

Passe hyne[193],’ said thay, ‘and fast your way avance,

Amang the nonnis go seik your ordinance;

For we have maid aith of fidelytie

To dame Ryches and Sensualytie.’

“Than paciently scho maid progressioun

Towarde the nonnis, with hart syching[194] full sore.

Thay gaif hir presens, with processioun,

Ressavand hir with honour, laud, and glore,