And graunte it that ye sone up-on me rewe
1365
As wisly as in al I am yow trewe.
196. And if yow lyketh knowen of the fare
Of me, whos wo ther may no wight discryve,
I can no more but, [cheste of every care],
At wrytinge of this lettre I was on-lyve,
1370
Al redy out my woful gost to dryve;
Which I delaye, and holde him yet in honde,