That Grekes sholden swich a peple bringe,
Thorugh which that Troye moste been for-do,
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He caste anoon out of the toun to go;
For wel wiste he, by sort, that Troye sholde
Destroyed been, [ye], [wolde] who-so nolde.
12. For which, for to departen softely
Took purpos ful this forknowinge wyse,
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And to the Grekes ost ful prively