The Multitext Edition > Cambridge University Library MS. Gg.4.2.7
The Merchant's Prologue
Folio 259v
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This worthi clerk whan endede was his tale
Oure ost seyde & swor by godys bonys
Me were leuere thā a barel ale
Mȳ wif at hō hadde herd this legēde onys
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This was agentil tale for thenonys
As to mȳ purpos woste ȝe mȳ wille
But thyng that wil nat be lat it be stille
Heere folwith the prologe of the marchauntes tale