And gret wel Chaucer whan ye mete,[1810]2941*
As mi disciple and mi poete:
For in the floures of his youthe
In sondri wise, as he wel couthe,
Of Ditees and of songes glade,
The whiche he for mi sake made,
The loud fulfild is overal:
Wherof to him in special
Above alle othre I am most holde.[1811]
For thi now in hise daies olde2950*