NATHAN

Now, sir, be merry anon,

For ye shall have a full wise son,

Goodly and great of flesh and bone;

There shall no king be such an one,

I swear by Godis rood.

Therefore, lord, be merry here,

And go to meat withouten fear,

And hear a mass with goodly cheer;

For to all folk ye shall be dear,

And all folk of your blood.

_Et tunc dicant Laudamus._

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