For I have herd or this of many a wight,
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Hath loved thing he never saugh his lyve.
Eek I am not of power for to stryve
Ayens the god of love, but him obeye
I wol alwey, and mercy I yow preye.
25. Ther been so worthy knightes in this place,
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And ye so fair, that everich of hem alle
Wol peynen him to stonden in your grace.