And thoghte al prively to fonde
To overthrowe it be som wyle.
And Hanybal was thilke while
The Prince and ledere of Cartage,
Which hadde set al his corage
Upon knihthod in such a wise,[13]
That he be worthi and be wise
And be non othre was conseiled,[14]
Wherof the world is yit merveiled 2060
Of the maistries that he wroghte