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And al was falsnes that she to him mente;

Thus swoor this theef, and forth his way he wente.

Alas! what herte might enduren hit,

For routhe or wo, hir sorow for to telle?

Or what man hath the cunning or the wit?

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Or what man might with-in the chambre dwelle,

If I to him rehersen shal the helle,

That suffreth fair Anelida the quene