Whan thow art wery of-walked,
Wille me to counseille."
"That is sooth," quod Conscience,
"So me God helpe!
If Pacience be oure partyng felawe,
And pryvé with us bothe,
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Ther nys wo in this world
That we ne sholde amende,
And conformen kynges to pees,