But to thyn help yet somwhat can I seye.

97. And of o thing right siker maystow be,

That certayn, [for to deyen] in the peyne,

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That I shal never-mo discoveren thee;

Ne, by my trouthe, I kepe nat restreyne

Thee fro thy love, thogh that it were Eleyne,

That is thy brotheres wyf, if ich it wiste;

Be what she be, and love hir as thee liste.

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