And rather be in blame a lyte y-founde
595
Than sterve here as a gnat, with-oute wounde.
86. It is no shame un-to yow, ne no vyce
Hir to with-holden, that ye loveth most.
Paraunter, she mighte holden thee for nyce
To lete hir go thus to the Grekes ost.
600
Thenk eek [Fortune], as wel thy-selven wost,
Helpeth hardy man to his empryse,