But that ye be so full of sapience, That you not liketh, for your high prudénce, To waivë 2811 from the word of Solomon. This word said he unto us every one; Work allë thing by counsel⁠—thus said he⁠— And thennë shalt thou not repentë thee. But though that Solomon spake such a word, Mine owen dearë brother and my lord, So wisly 2812 God my soulë bring at rest, I hold your owen counsel is the best. For, brother mine, take of me this motive; 2813 I have now been a court-man all my life, And, God it wot, though I unworthy be, I havë standen in full great degree Aboutë lordës of full high estate; Yet had I ne’er with none of them debate; I never them contráried truëly. I know well that my lord can 2814