That I ne can miselven teche.’
Tho he began anon to preche, 230
And with his wordes debonaire
He seide tome softe and faire:[246]
‘Thi schrifte to oppose and hiere,
Sermo Genii sacerdotis[247] super confessione ad Amantem.
My Sone, I am assigned hiere
Be Venus the godesse above,
Whos Prest I am touchende of love.
Bot natheles for certein skile