And in what wise he schal pronounce

His tale plein withoute frounce.

Wherof ensample if thou wolt seche,

Tak hiede and red whilom the speche[1055]

Of Julius and Cithero,[1056]

Which consul was of Rome tho,

Of Catoun eke and of Cillene,

Behold the wordes hem betwene, 1600

P. iii. 139

Whan the tresoun of Cateline