To serven, and been y-lyke ay diligent,
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And, with good herte, al holly your talent
Receyven wel, how sore that me smerte,
Lo, this mene I, myn owene swete herte.'
22. Quod Pandarus, 'lo, here an hard request,
And resonable, a lady for to werne!
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Now, nece myn, by [natal Ioves fest],
Were I a god, ye sholde sterve as yerne,