And yet they may their lustës not amend. 897 What may I cónclude of this longë série, 898 But after sorrow I rede 899 us to be merry, And thankë Jupiter for all his grace? And ere that we departë from this place, I redë that we make of sorrows two One perfect joyë lasting evermo’: And look now where most sorrow is herein, There will I first amenden and begin. “Sister,” quoth he, “this is my full assent, With all th’ advice here of my parlement, That gentle Palamon, your owen knight, That serveth you with will, and heart, and might, And ever hath, since first time ye him knew, That ye shall of your grace upon him rue, 900 And take him for your husband and your lord: Lend me your hand, for this is our accord. Let see 901
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