and that only his lady’s mercy or his life’s end can amend him.
And bot two thingis ar the to amend,
[3276] Thi ladice mercy, or thi lyvys end.
And well yhow wot that on to hir preſens,
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Til hir eſtat, nor til hir excellens,
Thi febilneß neuermore is able
[3280] For to attan, ſche is ſo honorable.
And ſen no way yow may ſo hie extend,
He counsels himself to strive for her thanks,