So as seknesse it suffre wolde.[1852]
And in such wise as I ferst tolde,
Whan I this bok began to make,[1853]
In som partie it mai be take[1854]
As for to lawhe and forto pleye;
And forto loke in other weye,[1855]
It mai be wisdom to the wise:
So that somdel for good aprise[1856]3060*
And eek somdel for lust and game[1857]
I have it mad, as thilke same[1858]