But yf it please you, tell me the matter, 355

And the debate[269] betwene you and her.

Syr J. I shall tell the, but thou must kepe secret.

Johan. As for that, Syr, I shall not let.

Syr J. I shall tell the now the matter playn,—

She is angry with me and hath me in dysdayn 360

Because that I do her oft intyce

To do some penaunce, after myne advyse,

Because she wyll never leve her wrawlyng,[270]

But alway with the she is chydyng and brawlyng;