And thoghte ek hou that he ansuerde,[1541]
Whan that he was of hire opposed,[1542]
Withinne hir herte hath wel supposed
That he is of gret gentilesse.
Hise dedes ben therof witnesse 790
Forth with the wisdom of his lore;
It nedeth noght to seche more,
P. iii. 302
He myhte noght have such manere,
Of gentil blod bot if he were.