The way of the shepherd summary3/28/2023 "What is your name and where do you live?" If you help me as you promise, truly I will give you a coat and 7s tomorrow when I get my money." "Sir," said the shepherd, "by St Edmond I am owed £4 and 2s with only a hazel stick as proof. 4 Does he owe any great debts in this country? How much does he owe you? Since we are neighbors, I'll tend to both our needs, so have no care." Confidentially, the king's men owe me a thousand pounds and more. I am a merchant and ride about and often worry about my own welfare. "For not answering me at my command, I wish you in the mire! I asked for news of our king, his men and their deeds, for I have some concern. Chuckling to himself the king repeated his question: 3 I have lived in many places since then I have a friend in the court, and when I go there the treasurer shall be sought for your sake." Edward asked what the people thought of the king: "Not much, I'll wager!" But the shepherd was busy tending his sheep and didn't reply. "But don't worry, come tomorrow and you will get your money. "It is a great sin that such things continue and Edward doesn't know about it," said the king. They take my livestock and slay them, and pay with only a tally stick." 2 I am so robbed by the king that I must flee from my home and am therefore very grieved. The king asked where he was from, and the shepherd said, "I was born in Windsor, which is but a mile away you can see the town from here. The shepherd responded, "Sir, good day," but he loved his hat so much he never took it off. 1 He met a shepherd and gave him a friendly greeting right away. Disguised as a merchant, he took no knight or squire, only a groom for his journey. One May morning our king went to the riverside for sport. If you will listen to the story of King Edward and a shepherd, you will have a laugh about guile. At feasts it is worthy to tell of kings, not vile tales. God, who sits in Trinity, give good grace to those who listen to me for a while! Grant some of heaven's bliss to all who love melody and shield their souls from peril. Off heuon blisse God graunte thaim party:
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