Whan it was time forto wake;

For thogh myn yhe it wolde take,[1383]

Min herte is evere therayein.

[Sleeping and Waking.]

Bot natheles to speke it plein,[1384] 3140

Al this that I have seid you hiere[1385]

Of my wakinge, as ye mai hiere,[1386]

It toucheth to mi lady swete;

For otherwise, I you behiete,

In strange place whanne I go,