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;