And they all with one 'consent' began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee have me excused.
And alle bigunnen togidir to excusen hem. Þe firste seide, Y haue bouyt a toun, and Y haue nede to go out, and se it; Y preye þee, haue me excusid.