Ensampleth you of that was tho.’
Confessor.
Lo thus, mi Sone, as I thee seie,
It grieveth be diverse weie
In desespeir a man to falle,[1445]
Which is the laste branche of alle
Of Slouthe, as thou hast herd devise.
Wherof that thou thiself avise 3690
Good is, er that thou be deceived,
Wher that the grace of hope is weyved.