| 335 |
Looke eek that to the kyng Demetrius |
| The kyng of Parthes, as the book seith us, |
| Sente him a paire of dees of gold, in scorn, |
| For he hadde used hasard ther-biforn, |
| For which he heeld his glorie or his renoun |
| 340 | At no value or reputacioun. |
| Lordes may fynden oother maner pley |
| Honeste ynough, to dryve the day awey. |
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| 335 | Let us look, then, at King Demetrius. |
| The king of Parthia, as the book tells us, |
| Sent him a pair of golden dice, in scorn, |
| Because the name of gambler he had borne; |
| Wherefore he marked his reputation down |
| 340 | As valueless despite his wide renown. |
| Great lords may find sufficient other play |
| Seemly enough to while the time away. |
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