Thus beie I diere and have no love,[264]

That I ne mai noght come above[265]

P. ii. 279

To winne of love non encress.

Bot I me wole natheles

Touchende usure of love aquite;

And if mi ladi be to wyte, 4530

I preie to god such grace hir sende

That sche be time it mot amende.

Confessor.