In Syria whilom dwelt a company Of chapmen rich, and thereto sad 1437 and true, That widëwherë 1438 sent their spicery, Clothës of gold, and satins rich of hue. Their chaffare 1439 was so thriftly 1440 and so new, That every wight had dainty 1441 to chaffare 1442 With them, and eke to sellë them their ware.