Stant the memoire into this day,[337]

Wherof that every wysman may[338]

Ensamplen him, and take in mynde[339]

[Ingratitude.]

What schame it is to ben unkinde; 5160

Ayein the which reson debateth,

And every creature it hateth.

Confessor.

Forthi, mi Sone, in thin office

I rede fle that ilke vice.