And, now that I have spoke of gluttony, Now will I you defendë hazardry. 3579 Hazárd is very mother of leasíngs, 3580 And of deceit, and cursed forswearíngs: Blasphem’ of Christ, manslaughter, and waste also Of chattel 3581 and of time; and furthermo’ It is repreve, 3582 and contrar’ of honoúr, For to be held a common hazardoúr. And ever the higher he is of estate, The morë he is holden desolate. 3583 If that a princë usë hazardry, In allë governance and policy He is, as by commón opinión, Y-hold the less in reputatión.