English poem
This maketh that oure wyfes wol assaye
by William Langland (1332–1386)
This maketh that oure wyfes wol assaye Religious folk, for thay may bettre paye Of Venus payementes than may we: God woot! no lusscheburghes paye ye.
Versos English William Langland This maketh that oure wyfes wol assaye