Bot ther I trowe it schal hem faile,

To whom no merci mihte availe,

Bot wroghten upon tiraundie,

That no pite ne mihte hem plie.[938]

Opponit Confessor.

Now tell, my Sone.

Fader, what?[939]

If thou hast be coupable of that. 1120

Confessio Amantis.

Mi fader, nay, Crist me forbiede: