With al my reson and intelligence,

To don her honour high and reverence.'

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I had not spoke so sone the word, but she,

My souverain, did thank me hartily,

And seid, 'Abyde, ye shall dwell still with me

Till seson come of May; for than, truly,

The King of Love and all his company

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Shall hold his fest full ryally and well:'