And may noght sinke into my wit;

For ofte time sche me bit[357] 1310

To leven hire and chese a newe,

And seith, if I the sothe knewe

How ferr I stonde from hir grace,

I scholde love in other place.[358]

Bot therof woll I desobeie;

For also wel sche myhte seie,

‘Go tak the Mone ther it sit,’

As bringe that into my wit: