Take the best and leave the worst, of truth I mean no ill;
If the matter be not curious, the intent is good, mark it well.
Pardon I ask if I offend thus boldly for to write,
To master or servant (young and old) I do myself submit.
I would reform both youth and age, if anything be amiss;
To you will I shew my mind, reform ye where need is.
All that have young people, good manners set them to learn;
To their elders with gentle conditions let do nor say no harm.
If they do ill, wise men may report their parents soon;
How should they teach other good, belike themselves can[[318]] none.