And were it thing that me thoughte unsittinge,

To yow nolde I no swiche tales bringe.'

45. 'Now, my good eem, for goddes love, I preye,'

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Quod she, 'com of, and tel me what it is;

For bothe I am agast what ye wol seye,

And eek me longeth it to wite, y-wis.

For whether it be wel or be amis,

Sey on, lat me not in this fere dwelle:'

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