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Prophecia Merlini doctoris perfecti*
Whane lordis wol leefe theire olde lawes,
And preestis beon varyinge in theire sawes,
And leccherie is holden solace,
And oppressyon for truwe purchace;
And whan the moon is on David stall,
And the kynge passe Arthures hall,
Than is the lande of Albyoun
Nexst to his confusyoun.
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abandon; (see note)
teachings; (see note)
lechery is considered to be
David's stable (see note)
by-passes
(see note)
Near; its
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