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,