Thy lore I dampne, hit is adversitee.
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My frend maystow nat reven, blind goddesse!
That I thy frendes knowe, I thanke hit thee.
Tak hem agayn, lat hem go lye on presse!
The negardye in keping hir richesse
Prenostik is thou wolt hir tour assayle;
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Wikke appetyt comth ay before seknesse:
In general, this reule may nat fayle.