Of love, which is al the chief[98]

To kepe a regne out of meschief. 150

For alle resoun wolde this,

Apostolus. Regem honorificate.

That unto him which the heved is

The membres buxom scholden bowe,

And he scholde ek her trowthe allowe,

With al his herte and make hem chiere,[99]

Salomon. Omnia fac cum consilio.

For good consail is good to hiere.