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a seer tree, without burjoning or frute, alwaye welke; and
so I stonde in dispeyre of this noble knot; for vertue in me
hath no maner workinge. A! wyde-where aboute have I
traveyled!'
'Pees,' quod she, 'of thy first way; thy traveyle is in ydel;
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and, as touchinge the seconde way, I see wel thy meninge. Thou
woldest conclude me, if thou coudest, bycause I brought thee
to service; and every of my servantes I helpe to come to this