long wune is her driuen,

long custom is here held (practised).

P. 49. l. [1693] londes kire, custom of the land (country). [1700] caldes, called them. Cf. calde is in l. [1702]. [1706] ille bi-nam, foully ravished. [1712] charen, to depart, literally to turn. [1713] ðelde an error for gelde = should requite.

[1713]-14

Unless Laban should reward better

His service, and withhold (retain) him yet.

[1715] serue he scriðed = he entreated him to serve.

[1719]-26

Covenant is made of all sheep,

Jacob should take charge of those of one colour,