And lich to that condicion
Ther fallen ofte times fele
For lacke of governance in wele, 1070
Als wel in love as other weie.
Amans.
Now goode fader, I you preie,
If ther be more in the matiere[1188]
Of Slowthe, that I mihte it hiere.[1189]
Confessor.
Mi Sone, and for thi diligence,[1190]