fol. 179vWeole,textual note 1 thu art a waried thing;unevene constu dele.
Thu yevest a wrecche weole ynouh,noht thurh his hele.
Wyth freomenexplanatory note 1 thu art ferly feidwith sauhte, and make heom sele.
The poure i londe naveth no lotwith riche for to mele.explanatory note 2
fol. 179vWealth, you’re a cursed thing;unjustly do you deal.
You give a wretch wealth enough,but nothing for his well-being.
With gentlemen you’re curiously joinedin peace, and give them joy.
The poor of the land get no portionby which to mingle with the rich.