For it schal nevere wel achieve

That stant noght riht with the believe: 2380

Bot lich to wolle is evele sponne,

Who lest himself hath litel wonne,

[Saul and the Witch.]

An ende proveth every thing.[921]

Saül, which was of Juys king,

Nota de Saule et Phitonissa.[922]

Up peine of deth forbad this art,

And yit he tok therof his part.