Upon the causes modefie,[1444]

Nota.[1445]

That he schal do no lecherie, 5380

And yit he schal hise lustes have.

So ben the lawes bothe save

And every thing put out of sclandre;[1446]

As whilom to king Alisandre

The wise Philosophre tawhte,

Whan he his ferste lore cawhte,

Noght only upon chastete,