A man to slepe, as it belongeth,[1381]
Bot slowthe no lif underfongeth 3130
Which is to love appourtenant.
Confessio Amantis.
Mi fader, upon covenant[1382]
I dar wel make this avou,
Of all mi lif that into nou,
Als fer as I can understonde,
Yit tok I nevere Slep on honde,
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