2794 to éspy, on my side, To whom I may be wedded hastily. But forasmuch as ye be more than I, Ye shallë rather 2795 such a thing espy Than I, and where me best were to ally. But one thing warn I you, my friendës dear, I will none old wife have in no mannére: She shall not passë sixteen year certáin. Old fish and youngë flesh would I have fain. Better,” quoth he, “a pike than a pickerel, 2796 And better than old beef is tender veal. I will no woman thirty year of age, It is but beanëstraw and great foráge. And eke these oldë widows (God it wot) They connë 2797 so much craft on Wadë’s boat, 2798 So muchë brookë harm 2799