The thing is torned into was;
That which was whilom grene gras,[1728]
Is welked hey at time now.[1729]
Forthi mi conseil is that thou
Remembre wel hou thou art old.’
[The Companies of Lovers.]
Whan Venus hath hir tale told, 2440
And I bethoght was al aboute,[1730]
Qualiter super derisoria Veneris exhortacione contristatus Amans, quasi mortuus in terram corruit, vbi, vt sibi videbatur, Cupidinem cum innumera multitudine nuper Amantum variis turmis assistencium conspiciebat.
Tho wiste I wel withoute doute,[1731]