Of houshold and of compaignie,

Wher that he hath his propre office

To sette on every man a vice. 440

How so his mouth be comely,

His word sit evermore awry

And seith the worste that he may.

[Detraction of Lovers.]

And in this wise now a day

In loves Court a man mai hiere

Fulofte pleigne of this matiere,