Tho spek the Lion hem to,
To the fox anone his wille,—
“Tel me, boi, what hast i-do?
Men beth aboute the to spille.”
Tho spek the fox first anone,
“Lord King, nou thi wille;
Thos men me wreiith of the tune,
And wold me gladlich for to spille.—
Gees no hen nad ic noȝt,
Sire, for soth ic the sigge,