He thenkith to dishonour thee,

Thou art wel worthy to have maugree

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To late him of the roser wit;

Who serveth a feloun is yvel quit.

Thou woldist have doon greet bountee,

And he with shame wolde quyte thee.

Flee hennes, felowe! I rede thee go!

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It wanteth litel I wol thee slo;