The Story of Genesis and Exodus

He was hem lef, he woren him hold, He was dear to them, they were true to him.

ðor he quilum her wisten wunen, Where they formerly wished to dwell.

ðer het god abre ðat tagte lond, etc. There God promised Abraham that promised land, etc.

Neg ilc burge hadde ise louereding, Nigh each borough (city) had its lord.