He schop therfore an evidence 2290
Of hem that pleignen in that cas,[30]
To knowe in whos defalte it was.
And al withinne his oghne entente,
That noman wiste what it mente,
Anon he let tuo cofres make
Of o semblance and of o make,
So lich that no lif thilke throwe[31]
That on mai fro that other knowe:
Thei were into his chambre broght,