"But few," quod she, "of high degree ne low;
Ye be the first, as ferforth as I know."
Thus with talës we cam streight to the yate;
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This yong woman departed was and gon;
Cam Diligence, and knokked fast therat;
"Who is without?" quod Countenaunce anon.
"Trewly," quod I, "fair sister, here is oon!"
"Which oon?" quod she, and therwithal she lough;
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