And though men dreaded never for to die, Yet see men well by reason, doubtëless, That idleness is root of sluggardý, Of which there cometh never good increase; And see that sloth them holdeth in a leas, 4445 Only to sleep, and for to eat and drink, And to devouren all that others swink. 4446

And, for to put us from such idleness, That cause is of so great confusión, I have here done my faithful business, After the Legend, in translatión Right of thy glorious life and passión⁠— Thou with thy garland wrought of rose and lily, Thee mean I, maid and martyr, Saint Cecílie.