There was no bailiff, herd, nor other hine, 206 That he ne knew his sleight and his covine: 207 They were adrad 208 of him, as of the death. His wonning 209 was full fair upon an heath, With greenë trees y-shadow’d was his place. He couldë better than his lord purchase. Full rich he was y-stored privily. His lord well could he pleasë subtilly, To give and lend him of his owen good, And have a thank, and yet 210 a coat and hood. In youth he learned had a good mistére. 211 He was a well good wright, a carpentére This Reevë sate upon a right good stot, 212 That was all pomely

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