So as siknesse it soffre wolde;

And also for my daies olde,

That y am feble and impotent,

I wot nought how the world ys went.

So preye y to my lordis alle

Now in myn age, how so befalle, 3130

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That y mot stonden in here grace:[1803]

For though me lacke to purchace

Here worthi thonk as by decerte,