It myght me comforte and ryght wel relefe.

And of him, than, I asked this question:

What was his name I prayd him to tel?

Counseyl, quod he; the which solucion

In my woful mynde whiche I like ryght wel.

And pryvely I did his lesson spel,

Sayeng to him, my chance and desteny

Of al other is the moste unhappy.

Why so? quod he; though fortune be straunge,

To you a whyle turnyng of her face,