[Fol. 206, col. 1.]
Him for to hoslon, an forto shriue,
Hwil his bodi were on liue.
[15] MS. “boþe.” But “beþe” rimes to “Rede”; see l. 694.
[16] MS. forthm to, the hm being expuncted.
BIRKABEYN SELECTS EARL GODARD TO BE GUARDIAN OF HIS THREE CHILDREN.
Hwan he was hosled and shriuen,
His quiste maked, and for him gyuen,
His knictes dede he alle site,
For þorw hem he wolde wite,