813-6. O mighty god, if that it be thy wille.—B. i. met. 5. 22-30; iv. pr. 1. 19-26.
N.B. The stanzas 421-7, and 925-931, are not from Boethius, but from Pope Innocent; see notes.
The Tale of Melibeus. The suggested parallels between this Tale and Boece are only three; the first is marked by Mr. Stewart as doubtful, the third follows Albertano of Brescia word for word; and the second is too general a statement. It is best to say that no certain instance can be given[[39]].
The Monk's Prologue. 3163. Tragedie.—B. ii. pr. 2. 51.
The Monkes Tale: Hercules. 3285-3300.—B. iv. met. 7. 20-42. (But see Sources of the Tales, § 48; vol. iii. p. 430.)
*3329. Ful wys is he that can him-selven knowe. Cf. B. ii. pr. 4. 98-101.
3434. For what man that hath freendes thurgh fortune,
3434. Mishap wol make hem enemys, I gesse.
B. iii. pr. 5. 48-50.
3537. But ay fortune hath in hir hony galle.—B. ii. pr. 4. 86-7.
3587. Thus can fortune hir wheel governe and gye.—B. ii. pr. 2. 37-39.
*3636. Thy false wheel my wo al may I wyte.—B. ii. pr. 1. 7-10.