questioned nor withdrawn; Both were as glad of it as bird of dawn. It pleased the merchant's heart, and his compliance Had furthered this unbreakable alliance, And each was happy to assure the other He always would regard him as a brother. This monk, Sir John, was very free in spending Whenever he stayed there, carefully attending To what should please; he poured out tips like wages, Forgetting not the meanest of the pages About the house; to each in his degree, Master or man, he gave a gift or fee…
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