Note 83 — The falle of Robert Tresilian chiefe justice of England, and other his fellowes, for misconstruing the lawes, and expounding them to serue the prince’s affections. Anno 1388.[72]
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A chaunge more newe or straunge seldome hath be seen, Then from the benche above to cum downe to the bar; Was never state so turned in no time as I ween, As they to become clyents that counsaylours erst were: But such is fortune’s play, which featly can prefer The judge that sat above, full lowe beneth to stand, At the bar as prysoner holding vp his hand. 1559, 63.