But he were sure to kepe it secretly;
For avauntour is of no reverence
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Whan that his tonge is his most enemy.'
La D. 'Male-bouche in courte hath greet commaundement;
Ech man studieth to say the worst he may.
These fals lovers, in this tyme now present,
They serve to boste, to jangle as a jay.
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The most secret wil wel that some men say