In such a wise as he hem telleth

The Mont wher that Silvestre duelleth

Thei have in alle haste soght,

And founde he was and with hem broght 3380

To themperour, which to him tolde

His swevene and elles what he wolde.

And whan Silvestre hath herd the king,

He was riht joiful of this thing,

And him began with al his wit

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