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,