But I’m his poor shepherd, as plain you may see,
That am come to beg pardon for him and for me.”
—Unknown. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 99–100)
Thou must tell me to one penny what I am worth.
—Unknown. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 28)
a notable prince that was called King John;
And he ruled England with main and with might,
For he did great wrong, and maintained little right.
—Unknown. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 2–4)