2590

So feble, that his malice is him raft,

(30)

Repressed hath Venus his cruel craft;

What with [Venus and other oppressioun]

Of houses, Mars his venim is adoun,

That [Ypermistra dar nat handle a knyf]

2595

In malice, thogh she sholde lese her lyf.

But natheles, as heven gan tho turne,