I here and wol noght understonde,

P. i. 20

For therof have I noght to done:

Bot he that made ferst the Mone,

The hyhe god, of his goodnesse,

If ther be cause, he it redresce.[134]

Bot what as eny man accuse,[135]

This mai reson of trowthe excuse;

The vice of hem that ben ungoode

Is no reproef unto the goode: 490