when that them lest, 2800 That with them should I never live in rest. For sundry schoolës makë subtle clerkës; Woman of many schoolës half a clerk is. But certainly a young thing men may guy, 2801 Right as men may warm wax with handës ply. 2802 Wherefore I say you plainly in a clause, I will none old wife have, right for this cause. For if so were I haddë such mischance, That I in her could havë no pleasance, Then should I lead my life in avoutrie, 2803 And go straight to the devil when I die. Nor children should I none upon her getten: Yet were me lever 2804 houndës had me eaten Than that mine heritagë shouldë fall In strangë hands: and this I tell you all. I doubtë not I know the causë why Men shouldë wed: and farthermore know I