As I have said you hier tofore.

My goode fader, tell therfore,

Of Ydelnesse if I have gilt.

Confessor.

Mi Sone, bot thou telle wilt[1201]

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Oght elles than I mai now hiere,

Thou schalt have no penance hiere.

And natheles a man mai se,

How now adayes that ther be