The merchant, when that ended was the fair, To Saint Denís he gan for to repair, And with his wife he madë feast and cheer, And toldë her that chaffare 3763 was so dear, That needës must he make a chevisance; 3764 For he was bound in a recognisance To payë twenty thousand shields 3765 anon. For which this merchant is to Paris gone, To borrow of certain friendës that he had A certain francs, and some with him he lad. 3766 And when that he was come into the town, For great cherté 3767 and great affectioún Unto Dan John he wentë first to play; Not for to borrow of him no monéy, Bat for to weet 3768