(Harleian MSS., 78. 25. b. Pluto 63 E.)
"Under this stone, thir ly'th at reste
A Friendlie Manne—A Worthie Knight,
Whose herte and mynde was ever prest
To favour truthe—to furder righte.
"The poore's defense—hys neighbors ayde,
Most kinde alwaies unto his Kyne,
That stynt alle striffes that might be stayed,
Whose gentil grace great love dyd wynne,
"A Man that was fulle earneste sette