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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