And for this I had a fair decree, but it cost me dear.

Now reckon up what expense I was at in little banquets which from day to day I made to the pages of the palace.

And to what end?
said I.

My friend, said he, thou hast no pastime at all in this world.

I have more than the king, and if thou wilt join thyself with me, we will do the devil together.