'But hardely, it is not al for nought

1165

That in myn herte I now reioyse thus.

It is ayein som good I have a thought.

Noot I not how, but sin that I was wrought,

Ne felte I swich a confort, dar I seye;

She comth to-night, my lyf, that dorste I leye!'

1170

168. Pandare answerde, 'it may be wel, y-nough';

And held with him of al that ever he seyde;