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THE CONTRAST TO THE EAST MIDLAND.

(A.D. 1264.)

Richard of Alemaigne, whil that he wes kyng. He spende al is tresour opon swyvyng; Haveth he nout of Walingford ferlyng; Let him habbe, ase he brew, bale to dryng, Maugre Wyndesore. . . . . . . . Be the luef, be the loht, sire Edward, Thou shalt ride sporeles o thy lyard Al the ryhte way to Dovere ward;