him to do his business: None other causë mightë make him tarry. “That me forthinketh,” 2902 quoth this January, “He is a gentle squiër, by my truth; If that he died, it were great harm and ruth. He is as wise, as díscreet, and secré, 2903 As any man I know of his degree, And thereto manly and eke serviceáble, And for to be a thrifty man right able. But after meat, as soon as ever I may I will myself visit him, and eke May, To do him all the comfort that I can.” And for that word him blessed every man, That of his bounty and his gentleness He wouldë so comfórten in sickness His squiër, for it was a gentle deed.