So long he went from house to house, till he Came to a house, where he was wont to be Refreshed more than in a hundred places. Sick lay the husband man, whose that the place is, Bedrid upon a couchë low he lay: “ Deus hic ,” 2277 quoth he; “O Thomas friend, good day,” Said this friár, all courteously and soft. “Thomas,” quoth he, “God yield it you, 2278 full oft Have I upon this bench fared full well, Here have I eaten many a merry meal.” And from the bench he drove away the cat, And laid adown his potent 2279 and his hat, And eke his scrip, and sat himself adown: His fellow was y-walked into town Forth with his knave, 2280