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'What, man,' quod our host, 'canst thou preche?
Come neer, and tell us some holy thing.'
'Sir,' quod he, 'I herde ones teche
A prest in pulpit a good preching.'
'Say on,' quod our host, 'I thee beseche.'
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'Sir, I am redy at your bidding.
I pray you that no man me reproche
Whyl that I am my tale telling.