Of the precious laurer so notáble,
Be such as were, I wol ye understond,
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Noble knightës of the Round[ë] Table,
And eek the Douseperes honourable;
Which they bere in signe of victory,
†As witness of their dedes mightily.
Eek there be knightës olde of the Garter,
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That in hir tyme did right worthily;