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,