and doeth it for ostentation, if he will give any dole,
and then is fame the reward of his deeds,
and his punishment awaiteth him in the future world.
The eighth sin is called Superbia,
that is called Pride, in English,
which is the beginning and end of every sin;
it made angels into horrible devils,
and will make the man also, if he prideth himself too much,
the companion of the devil, who first fell thereby.
Now there are eight Chief Virtues, which may overcome
these aforesaid devils, through the Lord's assistance.
One is Te.m'perantia, that is in English, Moderation,
this is, that a man be moderate, and do not take too much
either in food or drink, neither take his meals before the time.
Beasts eat as soon as they have it,
but the discreet man ought to keep to his mealtime,
and then, also with discretion, observe his regular custom;
thus may he then overcome Gluttony.
The second virtue is Castitas, that is in English, Purity,
which is, that a layman keep himself without adultery,
in lawful wedlock with discretion,
and the consecrated servant of God keep his virginity;
thus will Adultery be also overcome.
The third virtue is Largitas, that is in English, Liberality,
which is, that a man spend his possessions wisely, not for worldly ostentation,
the things which God lent him to enjoy in this life.
God willeth not that we should be greedy misers,
neither throw away our goods in worldly ostentation.
