*But helpeth, ye that han [conning] and might,
*Ye lovers, that can [make] [of sentement];
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*In this cas oghte ye be diligent
*To forthren me somwhat in my labour,
*Whether ye ben [with the leef or with the flour].
For wel I wot, that ye han her-biforn
†Of [making ropen], and lad awey the corn;
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†And I come after, glening here and there,