4949 for to be; And so is every wight in such degree; But all for nought, for it availeth nought. A good wife, that is clean of work and thought, Should not be kept in none await 4950 certáin: And truëly the labour is in vain To keep a shrewë, 4951 for it will not be. This hold I for a very nicety, 4952 To spillë 4953 labour for to keepë wives; Thus writen oldë clerkës in their lives.