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'Primroses and cowslips for you and your ladies'

She placed some bunches before thearden'

Richard produced a silver coin

She stared in ae'

Richard squeezed the coin into her hand 'Keep it and God be with you'

The old won of the Cross and shuffled backwards, touching her forehead and bowing

'God bless youGod bless Your Reverence'

She reached the door and Richard called after her

'Reive it to any old friar ants to sell you absolution He'll only spend it on wine'

'YesI'll remember'

She touched her forehead and vanished

Richard handed round the flowers

Betty put hers in a basket 'I'll give the'