Though that a man were neuer so hardy

Without me he myght not attayne

And though that a man were neuer so wytty

And I dyd my power from hym refrayne

All his labour were lost in vayne

So hardynesse and prudence in no wyse

Without good fortune may well suffyse

Though that a man were but a fole

Yf I consent that he be fortunate

He nedyth not to make no grete dole