As to reguard of his lignage, 3520

Upon a Maide of lou astat.

Bot thogh he were a potestat

P. ii. 120

Of worldes good, he was soubgit

To love, and put in such a plit,

That he excedeth the mesure

Of reson, that himself assure

He can noght; for the more he preide,

The lasse love on him sche leide.