And doun on knees they fille anon,
(570) 1660
And seyde, 'We ben everichon
Folk that han ful trewely
Deserved fame rightfully,
And praye yow, hit mot be knowe,
Right as hit is, and forth y-blowe.'
1665
'I graunte,' quod she, 'for me list
That now your gode werk be wist;