Thy lore I dampne, hit is adversitee.
My frend maystow nat reven, blind goddesse! 50
That I thy frendes knowe, I thanke hit thee.
Tak hem agayn, lat hem go lye on presse!
The negardye in keping hir richesse
Prenostik is thou wolt hir tour assayle;
Wikke appetyt comth ay before seknesse: 55
In general, this reule may nat fayle.