That to my soster ne my brother,[505]

In al this world ne to non other,

Ye dorste telle a privite

So wel, my fader, as to me.

Forthi, my fader, I you preie,

Ne casteth noght that herte aweie, 3160

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For I am sche that wolde kepe

Youre honour.’ And with that to wepe

Hire yhe mai noght be forbore,