Crees Raval

Flow the King sent Tibert the Cat for Reynard the
Fox.

Tuen the King called for sir 72der¢ the cat,
and said to him, ‘Sir 7zéert, you shall go to
Reynard, and say to him the second time, and
command him to appear, and answer his
offences; for though he be cruel to other
beasts, yet to you he is courteous. Assure
him if he fail at your first summons, that I will
take so severe a course against him and his
posterity, that his example shall terrify all
offenders.’

Then said 77zdert the cat, ‘My dread Lord,
they were my foes which thus advised you, for
there is nothing in me that can force him either
to come or tarry. I beseech your Majesty
send some one of greater power; I am little
and feeble. Besides, if noble sir Bruzn, that
is so strong and mighty, could not enforce him,
what will my weakness avail?’