For never yet, the dayës of my lyve,

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So inly fair I have non seen, trewly.

In her estate, assured utterly,

There wanted naught, I dare you wel assure,

That longed to a goodly crëature.

And furthermore, to speke of her aray,

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I shal you tel the maner of her gown;

Of clothe of gold ful riche, it is no nay;