in which case, gest would signify—story: see note, p. 177. v. 622.

v. 1210. best] i. e. beast.

v. 1213. Quia difficile est, &c.] From Juvenal, Sat. i. 30.

v. 1221. ouerse] i. e. overlook.

v. 1224. Omne animi vitium, &c.] From Juvenal, Sat. viii. 140.

v. 1226. defaute] i. e. default, defect.

v. 1227. a great astate] i. e. a person of great estate, or rank.

v. 1233. fonde] i. e. foolish.

v. 1234. can] i. e. know.

v. 1235. conuenyent] i. e. fitting.