Versos English William Langland In derknes and orrible and strong prisoun

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In derknes and orrible and strong prisoun

by (1332–1386)

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In derknes and orrible and strong prisoun This seven yeer hath seten Palamon, For-pyned, what for woo and for destresse.

And C. T. l. 205:—

He was not pale as a for-pyned goost.