For thogh she deyed, I wolde non other make,

I wol ben hires, til that the deth me take.'

Wel bourded!' quod the doke, 'by my hat!

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That men shulde alwey loven, causeles,

Who can a reson finde or wit in that?

Daunceth he mury that is mirtheles?

Who shulde recche of that is reccheles?

Ye, quek!' yit quod the doke, ful wel and faire,

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