Bot for al that I was noght glad,

For I ne sawh no cause why.

And eft scheo asketh, what was I:[234] 160

I seide, ‘A Caitif that lith hiere:[235]

What wolde ye, my Ladi diere?[236]

Schal I ben hol or elles dye?’[237]

Sche seide, ‘Tell thi maladie:[238]

What is thi Sor of which thou pleignest?[239]

Ne hyd it noght, for if thou feignest,

I can do the no medicine.’