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And of plesaunce knoweth non the certeyntè

But it be wonne with thought and hevinesse.'

La D. 'As for plesaunce, it is nat alway oon;

That you is swete, I thinke it bitter payne.

Ye may nat me constrayne, nor yet right non,

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After your lust, to love that is but vayne.

To chalenge love by right was never seyn,

But herte assent, before bond and promyse;