165. But thus ye faren, wel neigh alle and some,
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That he that most desireth yow to serve,
Of him ye recche leest wher he bicome,
And whether that he live or elles sterve.
But for al that that ever I may deserve,
Refuse it nought,' quod he, and hente hir faste,
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And in hir bosom the lettre doun he thraste,
166. And seyde hir, 'now cast it away anoon,