Wherewith he thought to stay timeʼs threatening bond

In timely sort.

Thoʼ by this well his body, weak with years,

Upon a sodain changéd quight appears

To youthful wight, fresh, limber eke, and straight.

Great pitye ʼtis such lesinges tell no truth!

Virgins I wot of that bene past their youth,

To whom this bath had come, ere yet too late,

In timely sort.

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