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STEPHEN HAWES

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d. 1523

32. The True Knight

FOR knighthood is not in the feats of warre,

As for to fight in quarrel right or wrong,

But in a cause which truth can not defarre:

He ought himself for to make sure and strong,

Justice to keep mixt with mercý among:

And no quarrell a knight ought to take

But for a truth, or for the common’s sake.

32. defarre] undo.