P. ii. 136

That he mai nevere drinke his fille;

So that ther mai nothing fulfille

The lustes of his appetit:

And riht in such a maner plit

Stant Avarice and evere stod;

The more he hath of worldes good, 260

The more he wolde it kepe streyte,

And evere mor and mor coveite.

And riht in such condicioun