This wife was not afeared nor afraid, But boldëly she said, and that anon; “Mary! I defy that false monk Dan John, I keep 3778 not of his tokens never a deal: 3779 He took me certain gold, I wot it well.⁠— What? evil thedom 3780 on his monkë’s snout!⁠— For, God it wot, I ween’d withoutë doubt That he had given it me, because of you, To do therewith mine honour and my prow, 3781 For cousinage, and eke for bellë cheer That he hath had full oftentimë here. But since I see I stand in such disjoint, 3782 I will answér you shortly to the point. Ye have more slackë debtors than am I; For I will pay you well and readily,