That guiltëless tormenteth innocence? And yet increaseth this all my penance, That man is bounden to his observance For Goddë’s sake to letten of his will, 383 Whereas a beast may all his lust 384 fulfil. And when a beast is dead, he hath no pain; But man after his death must weep and plain, Though in this worldë he have care and woe: Withoutë doubt it mayë standen so.
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