That I bifore of tolde,

Therfore goode sholde wedde goode,

Though thei no good hadde;

['I am via et veritas,' seith Crist,]

'I may avaunce yow alle.'

"It is an uncomly couple,

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By Crist! as me thynketh,

To yeven a yong wenche

To an old feble,