In the feith of Jesu, our redemptour;
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And to you, lordes of the Garter, 'flour
Of chevalrye,' as men you clepe and calle;
The lord of vertu and of grace auctour
Graunte the fruit of your loos never appalle!
O lige lord, that han eek the lyknesse
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Of Constantyn, th'ensaumple and the mirour
To princes alle, in love and buxumnesse