Or other thing which therto longeth,

For noman suche thieves hongeth: 6560

P. ii. 349

Tell on forthi and sei the trouthe.

Confessio Amantis.

Mi fader, nay, and that is routhe,

For be mi will I am a thief;

Bot sche that is to me most lief,

Yit dorste I nevere in privete

Noght ones take hire be the kne,(6600*)