And wryten of my woful care,

Mi wofull day, my wofull chance,

That men mowe take remembrance[223]

Of that thei schall hierafter rede:

For in good feith this wolde I rede,

That every man ensample take

Of wisdom which him is betake,[224] 80

And that he wot of good aprise

To teche it forth, for such emprise

Is forto preise; and therfore I