Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful unto the kings.
Nou þerfor be it knowun to þe kyng, þat if thilke citee be bildid, and þe wallis þerof be restorid, þei schulen not yyue tribut, and tol, and annuel rentis, and this trespas schal come til to þe kyng.