771. way] om. MS.

773. ware MS.

[(68)]

On a mornyng, ther ase he lay,

The kyng to the quene gan sey: [775]

‘Madame, for cherryte,

Thow art oftyn) hold wyse;

Now woll̴ ye tell̴ me yowr deuyce,

How I may governe me:

The Ryche kyng hathe to me sent, [780]