As I have told, I me confesse
To you, mi fader, and beseche
That furthermor ye wol me teche;
And if ther be to this matiere[1097]
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How I mai do lachesce aweie,
That ye it wolden telle I preie.
Confessor.
To wisse thee, my Sone, and rede,