He was a verray, parfit gentil knyght.
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O yowthe allas why wilt thow nat enclyne,And un-to reuled reform bowe thee?Syn resoun is the verray streighte lyneÞat ledith folk un-to felicitee.
thomas occleveHe was a verray, parfit gentil knyght.
Geoffrey ChaucerHe was a verray perfight gentil knight.
Geoffrey ChaucerAnd fadir Chaucer fayn wolde han me taght;But I was dul and lernèd lite or naght.Allas! my worthi maister honorable,This landës verray tresor and richesse.
thomas occleve