Thus hath he, that he noght ne hath,[1451]

For he therof his part ne tath.

To seie hou such a man hath good,

Who so that reson understod, 50

It is impropreliche seid,

For good hath him and halt him teid,

That he ne gladeth noght withal,

Bot is unto his good a thral,

And as soubgit thus serveth he,

Wher that he scholde maister be: