And bad Disdayn do execute anon
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His jugëment, in presence of his foon.
Attourney noon ne may admitted been
T'ëxcuse Trouthë, ne a word to speke;
To fayth or ooth the juge list not seen,
There is no gayn, but he wil be wreke.
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O lord of trouthe, to thee I calle and clepe;
How may thou see, thus in thy presence,