Which wasteth al and mai noght winne; 3310

P. i. 154

Pride is of every mis the pricke,

Pride is the werste of alle wicke,

And costneth most and lest is worth[520]

In place where he hath his forth.

Thus have I seid that I wol seie

Of myn answere, and to you preie,

Mi liege lord, of youre office

That ye such grace and such justice