CXIIII.

ON MAMURRA'S SQUANDERING.

For yon Firmian domain not falsely Mentula hight is Richard, owning for self so many excellent things-- Fish, fur, feather, all kinds, with prairie, corn-land, and ferals. All no good: for th' outgoing, income immensely exceeds. Therefore his grounds be rich own I, while he's but a pauper. 5 Laud we thy land while thou lackest joyance thereof.

With Firmian demesne not falsely is Mentula deemed rich, who has everything in it of such excellence, game preserves of every kind, fish, meadows, arable land and ferals. In vain: the yield is o'ercome by the expense. Wherefore I admit the wealth, whilst everything is wanting. We may praise the demesne, but its owner is a needy man.