For wel he thoughte ther was non other grace.
137. And shortly, al the sothe for to seye,
He was so fallen in despeyr that day,
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That outrely he shoop him for to deye.
For right thus was his argument alwey:
He seyde, he nas but loren, waylawey!
'For al that comth, comth by necessitee;
Thus to be lorn, it is my destinee.
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