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VI.	lines 897-1038, Fr. 891-1044		30
		The Dreamer hear ye now declare What guise the God of Love doth bear.
VII.	lines 1039-1268, Fr. 1045-1264		35
		Here tells the Dreamer of Richesse, Who counteth her of high noblesse, But so consumed is she with pride, That all poor men she casts aside, And therefore less beloved by far Than those who sweet and courteous are.
VIII.	lines 1269-1306, Fr. 1265-1300		42
		Herein the author’s pen essays To show why Courtesy the praise Deserves of all men; love she spreads Around her wheresoe’er she treads.
IX.	lines 1307-1334, Fr. 1301-1328		43
		And lastly here is told of Youth, Reckless, naive, and wild forsooth.
X.	lines 1335-1492, Fr. 1329-1486		44
		The God of Love with care doth watch The Lover’s steps, in hope to catch Him unawares, and so the five Bright arrows through his heart to drive.
XI.	lines 1493-1536, Fr. 1487-1538		50
		The author here of fair Narcisse Doth tell the tale, who was, ywis, Drawn on to love his proper shade, Seen in a well, and thereby made His life so wretched, that at last He pined and wasted till he passed To nothingness. His soul doth sit Beside the fount and dream of it.