With al my wit and al my diligence,

[And I to han], right as yow list, comfort,

Under your yerde, egal to myn offence,

As deeth, if that I breke your defence;

And that ye deigne me so muche honoure,

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Me to comaunden ought in any houre.

21. And I to ben your verray humble trewe,

Secret, and in my paynes pacient,

And ever-mo desire freshly newe,