Quoth Balaam, "since I have mis-fared,

If thou wilt, I will turn back."

[3988]

Against my counsel speak thou nought.

[3993]-4

Shall I no word be able to forth-do (utter),

Except what God layeth on me.

[4000]-1 And went apart; why? but because from above, etc.

P. 114. ll. [4009]-10

His life is blithe (joyful), so shall be his ending (death),