As ofte as matere occupyeth place,

Me recomaunde un-to your noble grace.

190. Lyketh it yow to witen, swete herte,

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As ye wel knowe how longe tyme agoon

That ye me lafte in aspre peynes smerte,

Whan that ye wente, of which yet bote noon

Have I non had, but ever wers bigoon

Fro day to day am I, and so mot dwelle,

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