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=Here biginneth the Maunciples Tale of the Crowe.=
Whan Phebus dwelled here in this erthe adoun, 105
As olde bokes maken mencioun,
He was the moste lusty bachiler
In al this world, and eek the beste archer;
He slow Phitoun, the serpent, as he lay
Slepinge agayn the sonne upon a day; 110
And many another noble worthy dede
He with his bowe wroghte, as men may rede.