He had of Treson a potente;

As he were feble, his way he wente.

But in his sleve he gan to thringe

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A rasour sharp, and wel bytinge,

That was forged in a forge,

Which that men clepen Coupegorge.

So longe forth hir way they nomen,

Til they to Wicked-Tonge comen,

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