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=Here biginneth the Monkes Tale, De Casibus Virorum Illustrium.=
I wol biwayle in maner of Tragedie
The harm of hem that stode in heigh degree,
And fillen so that ther nas no remedie
To bringe hem out of hir adversitee;
For certein, whan that fortune list to flee, 3185
Ther may no man the cours of hir withholde;
Lat no man truste on blind prosperitee;
Be war by thise ensamples trewe and olde.
HEADING. _From_ E. (E. Heere). 3188. E. Pt. of; _rest_ by.