Yet, some of Chaucer's word choices ring an uncertain note. For instance, Chaucer writes in the first two lines that it is unfortunate that Anthony died, but it was for love. Because Chaucer does not make his agenda entirely clear, this word choice can layer the meaning of the passage. Also, Chaucer's explanation that Anthony applied the same value to nothing in the whole world as he did to Cleo can have several interpretations. An obvious meaning is that nothing in the world was as good as Cleo, establishing her as the worthy heroine of this tale.
Some later lines support the latter interpretation.
Chaucer's message is unclear in that he does not explain why he includes that Cleo had Anthony as she pleased. This line is similar to Cleo having Antonio tightly bound in her snare. With obvious sexual overtones and the hint that Cleo dominates Anthony's choices, Chaucer leaves these lines for the audience to interpret. It is hard to say whether Chaucer feels that Cleo's dominance is positive, or whether Chaucer is blaming her for Anthony's downfall. Because Chaucer does not offer any more information by which to interpret these lines, the reader might assume that this dominance is overbearing, manipulative, and dangerous.