Really could possibly get one be a beneficial proverb out of good scoundrel!
282 Thow seyst we wyves wol oure habits mask Thou sayest we wives tend to mask our vices 283 Til i getting prompt, and you will thanne we wol hem shewe — Up to we getting securely tied (in-marriage), so we often all of them inform you — 284 Wel can get that end up being a proverbe of a shrewe!
285 Thou seist you to definitely oxen, asses, hors, and you will houndes, Thou sayest that oxen, asses, ponies, and you may hounds, 286 They already been assayed on diverse stoundes; He is used many moments; 287 Bacyns, lavours, er that men hem bye, Sinks, wash bowls, ahead of dudes them get, 288 Spoones and you will stooles, and you will al swich housbondrye, Spoons and you may stools, and all sorts of particularly household items, 289 And so already been pottes, attire, and number; And so are containers, attire, and you can adornments; 290 But anyone regarding wyves maken noon assay, However, individuals from spouses build zero demonstration, 291 Til they feel wedded — olde dotard shrewe! — Up until they are wedded — dated doddering scoundrel! — 292 And thanne, seistow, we wol oure vices shewe. (mais…)