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For I wol preche and begge in sondry londes;

I wil not do no labour with myn hondes.

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I wol noon of thapostles counterfete;

I wol have money, wolle, chese, and whete.

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Now good men, God foryeve yow your trespas

And ware yow fro the synne of avarice.

Myn holy pardoun may yon alle warice