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Beith once dwelt a worthy wife,

Of whom brave ChaueerChaucer [sic] mention makes

She lived a licentious life,

And namely in venereal acts

But death did eomecome [sic] for all her eraekscracks [sic]:

When years were spent and days out driven

Then suddenly she sickness takes,

DeeeasedDeceased [sic] forthwith, and went to heaven.

But as she went upon the way,

There followed her a eertaincertain [sic] guide,

And kindly to her he did say,

Where mean you, dame, for to abide?

I know you are the wife of Beith,

And would not then that you go wrong,

For I’m your friend, and will be leath

That you go through this narrow throng;

This way is broader, go with me,

And very pleasant is the way;

I’ll bring you there, where you would be,

Go with me friend, say me not nay,

She looked on him, then did speer,

I pray you, Sir, what is your name?