2289 and preaching is my diligence And study in Peter’s wordës and in Paul’s; I walk and fishë Christian mennë’s souls, To yield our Lord Jesus his proper rent; To spread his word is allë mine intent.” “Now by your faith, O dearë Sir,” quoth she, “Chide him right well, for saintë charity. He is aye angry as is a pismire, Though that he have all that he can desire, Though I him wrie 2290 at night, and make him warm, And ov’r him lay my leg and eke mine arm, He groaneth as our boar that lies in sty: Other disport of him right none have I, I may not please him in no manner case.” 2291 “O Thomas, je vous dis , Thomas, Thomas, This maketh the fiend, 2292 this must be amended.