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... Abbot of Canterbury AN ancient story Ile tell you anon Of a notable prince , that was called King John ; And he ruled England with maine and with might , For he did great wrong and maintein'd little right . And Ile tell you a story , a ...
... Abbot of Canterbury AN ancient story Ile tell you anon Of a notable prince , that was called King John ; And he ruled England with maine and with might , For he did great wrong and maintein'd little right . And Ile tell you a story , a ...
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... abbot , " the King he did say , " " Tis well thou'rt come back to keepe thy day : For and if thou canst answer my questions three , Thy life and thy living both saved shall bee . " " And first , when thou see'st me here in this stead ...
... abbot , " the King he did say , " " Tis well thou'rt come back to keepe thy day : For and if thou canst answer my questions three , Thy life and thy living both saved shall bee . " " And first , when thou see'st me here in this stead ...
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... abbot of Canterbury ; But I'm his poor shephard , as plain you may see , That am come to beg pardon for him and for mee . " The King he laughed , and swore by the masse , " Ile make thee lord abbot this day in his place ! " " Now nay ...
... abbot of Canterbury ; But I'm his poor shephard , as plain you may see , That am come to beg pardon for him and for mee . " The King he laughed , and swore by the masse , " Ile make thee lord abbot this day in his place ! " " Now nay ...
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