quier,
com neer, if it youre wille be,
And sey somwhat of love; for certes ye
Konnen theron as muche as any man."
"Nay, sire," quod he, "but I wol seye as I kan
With hertly wyl; for I wol nat rebelle
Agayn your lust; a tale wol I telle.
Have me excused if I speke amys;
My wyl is good, and lo, my tale is this."
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