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I wol biwaille in manere of tragedie |
| The harm of hem that stoode in heigh degree, |
| 105 | And fillen so, that ther nas no remedie |
| To brynge hem out of hir adversitee. |
| For certein, whan that Fortune list to flee, |
| Ther may no man the cours of hire withholde; |
| Lat no man truste on blynd prosperitee; |
| 110 | Be war of thise ensamples, trewe and olde. |
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| I will bewail in manner of tragedy |
| The ills of those that stood in high degree |
| 105 | And fell so far there was no remedy |
| To bring them out of their adversity; |
| For certain 'tis, when Fortune decides to flee, |
| There may no man the course of her withhold; |
| Let no man trust in blind prosperity; |
| 110 | Be warned by these examples true and old. |
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