1128 I saw him not stirríng About his door, since day began to spring. So may I thrive, but I shall at cock crow Full privily go knock at his windów, That stands full low upon his bower wall: 1129 To Alison then will I tellen all My lovë-longing; for I shall not miss That at the leastë way I shall her kiss. Some manner comfort shall I have, parfay, 1130 My mouth hath itched all this livelong day: That is a sign of kissing at the least. All night I mette 1131 eke I was at a feast. Therefore I will go sleep an hour or tway, And all the night then will I wake and play.” When that the first cock crowed had, anon Up rose this jolly lover Absolon, And him arrayed gay, at point devise. 1132 But first he chewed grains