In his hous ther schal nothing lacke,
And that fulofte abyth the packe
Of povere men that duelle aboute.
Thus stant the comun poeple in doute,
Which can do non amendement;
For whanne him faileth paiement,[385] 5520
Ravine makth non other skile,
Bot takth be strengthe what he wile.[386]
So ben ther in the same wise
Lovers, as I thee schal devise,[387]