And what it sayd, ye shal have knowleching.

It sayd, god wot, and that ful pitously,

Lyke as she was disposed in her hert,

No misfortune that she took grevously;

Al oon to her it was, the joy and smert,

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Somtyme no thank for al her good desert.

Other comfort she wanted non coming,

And so used, it greved her nothing.

Desyringe her, and lowly béseching,