For I was slow in loves lore,
Whan I was able forto lere,
And wolde noght the tales hiere
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Of hem that couthen love teche.’
‘Now tell me thanne, I you beseche,
Wherof that riche bridel serveth.’
With that hire chere awei sche swerveth,
And gan to wepe, and thus sche tolde:
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