That fair words can shew,
My lief child.
Also, for covetousness gifts beware to take;
Unless thou know why else,[[99]] quickly them forsake;
For with gifts may men soon women overcome,
Though they were as true as steel or as stone.
Bound forsooth is she
That of any man takes fee,[[100]]
My lief child.
And wisely govern thy house, and serving maids and men,