Cr1.12.202KD.12.203 He sytteth neither with saint Iohn , Simon ne Iude ,
C.12.203KD.12.203 He sit neither by saynt Iohan / Simond ne Iude
R.12.204KD.12.203 He sitt noither with Iohan neR.12.204: R's ne(1) is unique among the B
copies; beta omits the word, while F rewrites the line completely. The C
manuscripts are split, the X family agreeing with R while the P family supports beta's
omission. Symond ne Iude .
F.9.319KD.12.203He syt neyþir with Iohan ne Iemes / with Ierom / ne with awstyn.F.9.319: F's reading is unique. Bx reads "He sit neiþer wiþ Seint Iohan Symond ne Iude." Alpha is responsible for the omission of Seint in the a-verse, but F revised the line to fit a new alliterative stave.