To kepe his flesshe chast,

In Lent for a repast

He eateth capons[150] stewed,

Fesaunt and partriche mewed,

Hennes, checkynges, and pygges; 220

He foynes and he frygges,

Spareth neither mayde ne wyfe:

This is a postels lyfe!

Helas! my herte is sory

To tell of vayne glory: