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THE PROPHECY OF MERLIN (BODLEY MS)


The Prophecy of Merlin (Bodley MS)
Edited by James M. Dean
Originally Published in Medieval English Political Writings
Kalamazoo, Michigan: Medieval Institute Publications, 1996


(Oxford University, Bodleian Library MS 6943 fol. 78r)

       
       
       
       
       
       
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                                                    Prophecia Merlini doctoris perfecti*       
           
Whane lordis wol leefe theire olde lawes,        
And preestis beon varyinge in theire sawes,        
And leccherie is holden solace,        
And oppressyon for truwe purchace;        
And whan the moon is on David stall,        
And the kynge passe Arthures hall,        
Than is the lande of Albyoun       
Nexst to his confusyoun.        
   
   
abandon; (see note)
teachings; (see note)
lechery is considered to be
   
David's stable (see note)
by-passes
(see note)
Near; its
   


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