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The theff couth no better wonne, 1295
and runs into the sea.
In to the see rennyth he sone,
As faste as he myght ffare.
Sir Torrent gaderid cobled stonys, [1300]
Good and handsom ffor the nonys,
That good and round ware; 1300
Torrent shies cobble-stones at him,
Meny of them to hym) he caste,
He threw stonys on hym so faste,
That he was sad and sare.
kills him, f. 98a.
To the ground he did hym fell̴,
Men) myght here the fend yell̴ 1305
Halfe a myle and mare.
1298. gad.] good add. MS.
1300. were MS.
1303. sore MS.
1306. more MS.