and see of his welfare, And for to tellë him of his chaffare, As friendës do, when they be met in fere. 3769 Dan John him madë feast and merry cheer; And he him told again full specially, How he had well y-bought and graciously (Thanked be God) all whole his merchandise; Save that he must, in allë manner wise, Maken a chevisance, as for his best; And then he shouldë be in joy and rest. Dan John answered, “Certes, I am fain 3770 That ye in health be comë home again: And if that I were rich, as have I bliss, Of twenty thousand shields should ye not miss, For ye so kindëly the other day Lentë me gold, and as I can and may I thankë you, by God and by Saint Jame. But natheless I took unto our Dame, Your wife at home, the samë gold again, Upon your bench; she wot it well, certáin, By certain tokens that I can her tell Now, by your leave, I may no longer dwell;