I thider com, and what myne erand was?
'To seen the court,' quod I, 'and all the guyse;
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And eke to sue for pardon and for grace,
And mercy ask for all my greet trespace,
That I non erst com to the Court of Love:
Foryeve me this, ye goddes all above!'
'That is well seid,' quod Philobone, 'in-dede:
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