<P_L.131>

<font> Math. Mer. </font> But is your loue tell me first , in any wise
, In the way of Mariage , or of Merchandise ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.2)

If it may otherwise than lawfull be founde , Ye get none of my helpe
for an hundred pounde . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.3)

<font> R. Royster . </font> No by my trouth I woulde haue hir to my
Wife . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.4)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Then are ye a good man , (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.5)

and God saue your life , (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.6)

And what or who is she , with whome ye are in loue ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.131.7)

<font> R. Royster . </font> A woman whome I knowe not by what meanes to
moue . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.8)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Who is it ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.9)

<font> R. R. </font> A woman yond . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.10)

<font> M. M. </font> What is hir name ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.11)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Hir yo~der . yo (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.12)

<font> M. M. </font> Who~ ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.13)

<font> R. R. </font> Mistresse ah . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.14)

<font> M. M. </font> Fy fy for shame Loue ye , and know not whome ; but
hir yonde , a Woman , (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.15)

We shall then get you a Wyfe , I can not tell whan .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.131.16)

<font> R. Royster . </font> The faire Woman , that supped wyth us
yesternyght , (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.17)

And I hearde hir name twice or thrice , (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.18)

and had it ryght . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.19)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Yea , ye may see ye nere take me to good cheere
with you , (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.20)

If ye had , I coulde haue tolde you hir name now .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.131.21)

<font> R. Royster . </font> I was to blame in deede ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.131.22)

but the nexte tyme perchaunce : (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.23)

And she dwelleth in this house . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.24)

<font> M. M. </font> What Christia~ Custance . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.25)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Except I haue hir to my Wife , I shall
runne madde . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.26)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Nay vnwise perhaps , (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.27)

but I warrant you for madde . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.28)

<font> R. Royster . </font> I am vtterly dead vnlesse I haue my desire
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.29)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Where be the bellowes that blewe this sodeine
fire ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.30)

<font> R. Royster . </font> I heare she is worthe a thousande pounde
and more . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.31)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Yea , but learne this one lesson of me afore ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.131.32)

An hundred pounde of Marriage money doubtlesse , Is euer thirtie pounde
sterlyng , or somewhat lesse , So that hir Thousande pounde yf she be
thriftie , Is muche neere aboute two hundred and fiftie , Howebeit
wowers and Widowes are neuer poore . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.33)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Is she a Widowe ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.34)

I loue hir better therefore . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.35)

<font> M. Mery. </font> But I heare she hath made promise to another .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.131.36)

<font> R. Royster . </font> He shall goe without hir , and he were my
brother . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.37)

<font> M. Mery. </font> I haue hearde say , I am right well aduised ,
That she hath to Gawyn Goodlucke promised . (UDALL-E1-H,L.131.38)

<P_L.165>

<font> R. Royster . </font> What is that Gawyn Goodlucke ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.165.40)

<font> M. M. </font> a Merchant man . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.41)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Shall he speede afore me ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.165.42)

nay sir by sweete Sainct Anne . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.43)

Ah sir , Backare quod Mortimer to his sowe , I wyll haue hir myne owne
selfe I make God a vow . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.44)

For I tell thee , she is worthe a thousande pounde .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.165.45)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Yet a fitter wife for your maship might be
founde : (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.46)

Suche a goodly man as you , might get one wyth lande , Besides poundes
of golde a thousande and a thousande , And a thousande , and a
thousande , and a thousande , And so to the summe of twentie hundred
thousande , (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.47)

Your most goodly personage is worthie of no lesse .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.165.48)

<font> R. Royster . </font> I am sorie God made me so comely doubtlesse
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.49)

For that maketh me eche where so highly fauoured , And all women on me
so enamoured . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.50)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Enamoured quod you ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.51)

haue ye spied out that ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.52)

Ah sir , mary nowe I see you know what is what . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.53)

Enamoured ka ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.54)

mary sir say that againe , (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.55)

But I thought not ye had marked it so plaine . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.56)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Yes , eche where they gaze all vpon me
(UDALL-E1-H,L.165.57)

and stare . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.58)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Yea malkyn , I warrant you as muche as they
dare . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.59)

And ye will not beleue what they say in the streete , When your mashyp
passeth by all such as I meete , That sometimes I can scarce finde what
aunswere to make . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.60)

Who is this <paren> sayth one </paren> sir <font> Launcelot du lake
</font> ? (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.61)

Who is this , greate <font> Guy </font> of Warwike , sayth an other ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.165.62)

No <paren> say I </paren> it is the thirtenth <font> Hercules </font>
brother . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.63)

Who is this ; noble <font> Hector </font> of <font> Troy </font> ,
sayth the thirde ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.64)

No , but of the same nest <paren> say I </paren> (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.65)

it is a birde . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.66)

Who is this ; greate <font> Goliah , Sampson </font> , or <font>
Colbrande </font> ? (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.67)

No <paren> say I </paren> but it is a brute of the Alie lande .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.165.68)

Who is this ; greate <font> Alexander </font> ? or <font> Charle le
Maigne </font> ? (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.69)

No , it is the tenth Worthie , say I to them agayne :
(UDALL-E1-H,L.165.70)

I knowe not if I sayd well . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.71)

<font> R. R. </font> Yes for so I am . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.72)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Yea , for there were but nine worthies before
ye came . (UDALL-E1-H,L.165.73)

<P_L.199>

To some others , the thirde <font> Cato </font> I doe you call .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.199.75)

And so as well as I can I aunswere them all . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.76)

Sir I pray you , what lorde or great gentleman is this ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.199.77)

Maister Ralph Roister Doister dame say I , ywis . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.78)

O Lorde <paren> sayth she than </paren> what a goodly man it is ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.199.79)

Woulde Christ I had such a husbande as he is . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.80)

O Lorde <paren> say some </paren> that the sight of his face we lacke :
(UDALL-E1-H,L.199.81)

It is inough for you <paren> say I </paren> to see his backe .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.199.82)

His face is for ladies of high and noble parages , With whome he hardly
scapeth great mariages . With muche more than this , and much otherwise
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.83)

<font> R. Royster . </font> I can thee thanke that thou canst suche
answeres deuise : (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.84)

But I perceyue thou doste me throughly knowe . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.85)

<font> M. Mery. </font> I marke your maners for myne owne learnyng I
trowe , (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.86)

But suche is your beautie , and suche are your actes , Suche is your
personage , and suche are your factes , That all women faire and fowle
, more and lesse , They eye you , (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.87)

they lubbe you , (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.88)

they talke of you doubtlesse . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.89)

Your peasant looke maketh them all merie , (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.90)

Ye passe not by , but they laugh till they be werie ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.199.91)

Yea and money coulde I haue the truthe to tell , Of many , to bryng you
that way where they dwell . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.92)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Merygreeke for this thy reporting well of
mee : <font> M. Mery. </font> What shoulde I else sir , it is my duetie
pardee . <font> R. Royster . </font> I promise thou shalt not lacke ,
while I haue a grote . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.93)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Faith sir , and I nere had more nede of a newe
cote . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.94)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Thou shalte haue one to morowe , and golde
for to spende . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.95)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Then I trust to bring the day to a good ende .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.199.96)

For as for mine owne parte hauing money inowe , I coulde lyue onely
with the remembrance of you . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.97)

But nowe to your Widowe whome you loue so hotte . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.98)

<font> R. Royster . </font> By cocke thou sayest truthe ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.199.99)

I had almost forgotte . (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.100)

<font> M. Mery. </font> What if Christian Custance will not haue you
(UDALL-E1-H,L.199.101)

what ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.102)

<font> R. Roister . </font> Haue me ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.103)

yes I warrant you , neuer doubt of that , (UDALL-E1-H,L.199.104)

<P_L.233>

I knowe she loueth me , (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.106)

but she dare not speake . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.107)

<font> M. Mery. </font> In deede meete it were some body shoud it
breake . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.108)

<font> R. Roister . </font> She looked on me twentie tymes yesternight
, (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.109)

And laughed so . <font> M. M. </font> That she coulde not sitte upright
, (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.110)

<font> R. Roister . </font> No faith coulde she not .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.111)

<font> M. M. </font> No euen such a thing I cast .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.112)

<font> R. Royster . </font> But for wowyng thou knowest women are
shamefast . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.113)

But and she knewe my minde , I knowe she would be glad , And thinke it
the best chaunce that euer she had . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.114)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Too hir then like a man ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.115)

and be bolde forth to starte , (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.116)

Wowers neuer speede well , that haue a false harte .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.117)

<font> R. Roister . </font> What may I best doe ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.118)

<font> M. M. </font> Sir remaine ye a while , (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.119)

Ere long one or other of hir house will appere . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.120)

Ye knowe my minde . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.121)

<font> R. R. </font> Yea now hardly lette me alone .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.122)

<font> M. Mery. </font> In the meane time sir , if you please , I wyll
home , And call your Musitians , (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.123)

for in this your case It would sette you forth , and all your wowyng
grace , (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.124)

Ye may not lacke your instrumentes to play and sing .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.125)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Thou knowest I can doe that .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.126)

<font> M. M. </font> As well as any thing . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.127)

Shall I go call your folkes , that ye may shewe a cast ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.128)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Yea runne I beseeche thee in all possible
haste . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.129)

<font> M. Mery. </font> I goe . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.130)

Exeat . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.131)

<font> R. R. </font> Yea for I loue singyng out of measure ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.132)

It comforteth my spirites (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.133)

and doth me great pleasure . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.134)

But who commeth forth yond from my swete hearte Custance ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.135)

My matter frameth well , (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.136)

thys is a luckie chaunce . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.137)

<heading>

ACTUS. J . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.139)

SCAENA. IIJ . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.140)

</heading>

<font> Mage Mumble crust , spinning on the distaffe .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.233.142)

Tibet Talk apace , sowyng . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.143)

Annot Alyface knittyng . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.144)

R Roister . </font> (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.145)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> If thys distaffe were spoonne Margerie
Mumblecrust . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.146)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Where good stale ale is will drinke no water I
trust . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.147)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> Dame Custance hath promised vs good ale and
white bread . (UDALL-E1-H,L.233.148)

<P_L.263>

<font> Tib Talk. </font> If she kepe not promise , I will beshrewe hir
head : (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.150)

But it will be starke nyght before I shall haue done .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.151)

<font> R. Royster . </font> I will stande here a while , and talke with
them anon , (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.152)

I heare them speake of Custance , which doth my heart good ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.153)

To heare hir name spoken doth euen comfort my blood .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.154)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> Sit downe to your worke Tibet like a good
girle . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.155)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Nourse medle you with your spyndle and your
whirle , (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.156)

No haste but good , Madge Mumblecrust , (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.157)

for whip and whurre . The olde prouerbe doth say , neuer made good
furre . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.158)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> Well , ye wyll sitte downe to your worke anon
, I trust . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.159)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Soft sire maketh sweete malte , good Madge
Mumblecrust . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.160)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> And sweete malte maketh ioly good ale for the
nones . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.161)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Whiche will slide downe the lane without any
bones . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.162)

Cantet . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.163)

Olde browne bread crustes must haue much good mumblyng ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.164)

But good ale downe your throte hath good easie tumbling .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.165)

<font> R. Royster . </font> The iolyest wenche that ere I hearde ,
little mouse , (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.166)

May I not reioyce that she shall dwell in my house ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.167)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> So sirrha , nowe this geare beginneth for to
frame . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.168)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> Thanks to God , though your work stand stil ,
your to~g is not lame (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.169)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> And though your teeth be gone , both so sharpe
& so fine Yet your tongue can renne on patins as well as mine .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.170)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> Ye were not for nought named Tyb Talke apace .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.171)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Doth my talke grieue you ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.172)

Alack , God saue your grace . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.173)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> I holde a grote ye will drinke anon for this
geare . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.174)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> And I wyll not pray you the stripes for me to
beare . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.175)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> I holde a penny , ye will drinke without a cup
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.176)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Wherein so ere ye drinke , I wote ye drinke
all vp . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.177)

<font> An. Alyface </font> By Cock and well sowed , my good Tibet Talke
apace . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.178)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> And een as well knitte my nowne Annot Alyface
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.179)

<font> R. Royster . </font> See what a sort she kepeth that must be my
wife . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.180)

Shall not I when I haue hir , leade a merrie life ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.181)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Welcome my good wenche ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.263.182)

and sitte here by me iust . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.183)

<font> An. Alyface . </font> And howe doth our olde beldame here , Mage
Mumblecrust ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.184)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Chyde , (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.185)

and finde faultes , (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.186)

and threaten to complaine . (UDALL-E1-H,L.263.187)

<P_L.297>

<font> An. Alyface . </font> To make vs poore girles shent to hir is
small gaine . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.189)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> I dyd neyther chyde , nor complaine , nor
threaten . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.190)

<font> R. Royster . </font> It woulde grieue my heart to see one of
them beaten . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.191)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> I dyd nothyng but byd hir worke and holde hir
peace . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.192)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> So would I , if you coulde your clattering
ceasse : (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.193)

But the deuill can not make olde trotte holde hir tong .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.297.194)

<font> An. Alyface . </font> Let all these matters passe , and we three
sing a song , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.195)

So shall we pleasantly bothe the tyme beguile now , And eke dispatche
all our workes ere we can tell how . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.196)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> I shrew them that say nay ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.297.197)

and that shall not be I . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.198)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> And I am well content . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.199)

<font> Tib. Talk. </font> Sing on then by and by .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.297.200)

<font> R. Royster . </font> And I will not away , but listen to their
song , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.201)

Yet Merygreeke and my folkes tary very long . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.202)

<font> Tib , An , and Margerie , doe singe here . </font>
(UDALL-E1-H,L.297.203)

Pipe mery Annot . & c. (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.204)

Trilla , Trilla . Trillarie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.205)

Worke Tibet , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.206)

worke Annot , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.207)

worke Margerie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.208)

Sewe Tibet , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.209)

knitte Annot , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.210)

spinne Margerie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.211)

Let vs see who shall winne the victorie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.212)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> This sleue is not willyng to be sewed I trowe
, (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.213)

A small thing might make me all in the grounde to throwe .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.297.214)

<font> Then they sing agayne . </font> (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.215)

Pipe merrie Annot . & c. (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.216)

Trilla . Trilla . Trillarie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.217)

What Tibet , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.218)

what Annot , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.219)

what Margerie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.220)

Ye sleepe , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.221)

but we doe not , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.222)

that shall we trie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.223)

Your fingers be nombde , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.224)

our worke will not lie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.225)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> If ye doe so againe , well I would aduise you
nay . In good sooth one stoppe more , and I make holy day .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.297.226)

<font> They sing the thirde tyme . </font> (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.227)

Pipe Mery Annot . & c. (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.228)

Trilla . Trilla . Trillarie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.229)

Nowe Tibbet , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.230)

now Annot , (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.231)

nowe Margerie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.297.232)

<P_L.330>

Nowe whippet apace for the maystrie , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.234)

But it will not be , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.235)

our mouth is so drie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.236)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Ah , eche finger is a thombe to day me thinke
, (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.237)

I care not to let all alone , choose it swimme or sinke .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.238)

<font> They sing the fourth tyme . </font> (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.239)

Pipe Mery Annot . & c. (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.240)

Trilla . Trilla . Trillarie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.241)

When Tibet , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.242)

when Annot , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.243)

when Margerie . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.244)

I will not , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.245)

I can not , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.246)

no more can I . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.247)

Then giue we all ouer , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.248)

and there let it lye . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.249)

<font> Lette hir caste downe hir worke . </font> (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.250)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> There it lieth , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.251)

the worste is but a curried cote , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.252)

Tut I am vsed therto , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.253)

I care not a grote . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.254)

<font> An. Alyface . </font> Haue we done singyng since ; then will I
in againe , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.255)

Here I founde you , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.256)

and here I leaue both twaine . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.257)

Exeat . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.258)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> And I will not be long after : Tib Talke apace
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.259)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> What is the matter ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.260)

<font> M. Mumb. </font> Yond stode a man al this space
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.261)

And hath hearde all that euer we spake togyther .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.262)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Mary the more loute he for his comming hither
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.263)

And the lesse good he can to listen maides talke .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.264)

I care not (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.265)

and I go byd him hence for to walke : (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.266)

It were well done to knowe what he maketh here away .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.267)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Nowe myght I speake to them , if I wist
what to say . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.268)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> Nay we will go both off , and see what he is .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.269)

<font> R. Royster . </font> One that hath hearde all your talke and
singyng ywis . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.270)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> The more to blame you , (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.271)

a good thriftie husbande Woulde elsewhere haue had some better matters
in hande . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.272)

<font> R. Royster . </font> I dyd it for no harme ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.273)

but for good loue I beare , To your dame mistresse Custance , I did
your talke heare . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.274)

And Mistresse nource I will kisse you for acquaintance .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.275)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> I come anon sir . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.276)

<font> Tib. T. </font> Faith I would our dame Custance Sawe this geare
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.277)

<font> M. M. </font> I must first wipe al cleane ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.278)

yea I must . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.279)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> $I $'ll {TEXT:Ill} chieue it dotyng foole ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.280)

but it must be cust . (UDALL-E1-H,L.330.281)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> God yelde you sir , $ch $ad {TEXT:chad} not so
much $ich $otte {TEXT:ichotte} not whan , Nere since $ch $was
{TEXT:chwas} bore $ch $wine {TEXT:chwine} , of such a gay gentleman .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.330.282)

<P_L.364>

<font> R. Royster . </font> I will kisse you too mayden for the good
will I beare you . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.284)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> No forsoth , by your leaue ye shall not kisse
me . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.285)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Yes be not afearde , (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.286)

I doe not disdayne you a whit . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.287)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Why shoulde I feare you ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.288)

I haue not so little wit , (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.289)

Ye are but a man I knowe very well . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.290)

<font> R. R. </font> Why then ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.291)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Forsooth for I wyll not ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.292)

I vse not to kisse men . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.293)

<font> R. Royster . </font> I would faine kisse you too good maiden ,
if I myght . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.294)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> What shold that neede ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.295)

<font> R. R. </font> But to honor you by this light .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.296)

I vse to kisse all them that I loue to God I vowe .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.297)

<font> Tib. Talk. </font> Yea sir ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.298)

I pray you when dyd ye last kisse your cowe . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.299)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Ye might be proude to kisse me , if ye were
wise . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.300)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> What promotion were therin ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.301)

<font> R. R. </font> Nourse is not so nice . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.302)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> Well I haue not bene taught to kissing and
licking . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.303)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Yet I thanke you mistresse Nourse ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.304)

ye made no sticking . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.305)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> I will not sticke for a kosse with such a man
as you . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.306)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> They that lust : (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.307)

I will againe to my sewyng now . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.308)

<font> An. Alyfac. </font> Tidings hough , tidings ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.309)

dame Custance greeteth you well . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.310)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Whome me ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.311)

<font> An. Al. </font> You sir ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.312)

no sir ; I do no suche tale tell . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.313)

<font> R. Royster . </font> But and she knewe me here .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.314)

<font> An. Al. </font> Tybet Talke apace , Your mistresse Custance and
mine , must speake with your grace (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.315)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> With me ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.316)

<font> An. Aly. </font> Ye muste come in to hir out of all doutes .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.317)

<font> Tib Talk. </font> And my work not half done ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.318)

A mischief on all loutes . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.319)

Ex. am. (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.320)

<font> R. Royster </font> Ah good sweet nourse . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.321)

<font> M. Mumb. </font> A good sweete gentlema~ .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.322)

<font> R. R. </font> what ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.323)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> Nay I can not tel sir , (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.324)

but what thing would you ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.325)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Howe dothe sweete Custance ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.326)

my heart of gold , tell me how ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.327)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> She dothe very well sir ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.328)

and commaunde me to you . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.329)

<font> R. Royster . </font> To me ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.330)

<font> M. M. </font> Yea to you sir . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.331)

<font> R. R. </font> To me ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.332)

nurse tel me plain To me ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.333)

<font> M. Mu~mb. </font> Ye . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.334)

<font> R. R. </font> That word maketh me aliue again .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.335)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> She commaunde me to one last day who ere it
was . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.336)

<font> R. Royster . </font> That was een to me and none other by the
Masse . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.337)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> I can not tell you surely ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.338)

but one it was . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.339)

<font> R. Royster . </font> It was I and none other :
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.340)

this commeth to good passe . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.341)

I promise thee nourse I fauour hir . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.342)

<font> M. Mumb. </font> Een so sir . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.343)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Bid hir sue to me for mariage .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.364.344)

<font> M. Mumbl. </font> Een so sir . (UDALL-E1-H,L.364.345)

<P_L.398>

<font> R. Royster . </font> And surely for thy sake she shall speede .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.398.347)

<font> M. Mumb. </font> Een so sir . (UDALL-E1-H,L.398.348)

<font> R. Royster . </font> I shall be contented to take hir .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.398.349)

<font> M. Mumb. </font> Een so sir . (UDALL-E1-H,L.398.350)

<font> R. Royster . </font> But at thy request and for thy sake .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.398.351)

<font> M. Mumb. </font> Een so sir . (UDALL-E1-H,L.398.352)

And come hearke in thine eare what to say . (UDALL-E1-H,L.398.353)

<font> M. Mumb. </font> Een so sir . (UDALL-E1-H,L.398.354)

<P_L.1037>

<heading>

ACTUS. IIJ . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1037.357)

SCAENA. IIIJ . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1037.358)

</heading>

<font> Custance . Merygreeke . Roister Doister . </font> <font> C.
Custa~ce . </font> What gaudyng and foolyng is this afore my doore ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1037.360)

<font> M. Mery. </font> May not folks be honest , pray you , though
they be pore ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1037.361)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> As that thing may be true , so rich folks
may be fooles , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1037.362)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Hir talke is as fine as she had learned in
schooles . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1037.363)

<P_L.1043>

<font> M. Mery. </font> Looke partly towarde hir ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.365)

and drawe a little nere . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.366)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> Get ye home idle folkes .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.367)

<font> M. M. </font> Why may not we be here ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.368)

Nay and ye will haze , haze : (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.369)

otherwise I tell you plaine , And ye will not haze , then giue vs our
geare againe . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.370)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> In deede I haue of yours much gay things
God saue all . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.371)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Speake gently vnto hir ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.372)

and let hir take all . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.373)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Ye are to tender hearted :
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.374)

shall she make vs dawes ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.375)

Nay dame , I will be plaine with you in my friends cause .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.376)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Let all this passe sweete heart
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.377)

and accept my $seruice {TEXT:sernice} . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.378)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> I will not be serued with a foole in no
wise , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.379)

When I choose an husbande I hope to take a man .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.380)

<font> M. Mery. </font> And where will ye finde one which can doe that
he can ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.381)

Now thys man towarde you being so kinde , You not to make him an
answere somewhat to his minde . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.382)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> I sent him a full answere by you dyd I not
; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.383)

<font> M. Mery. </font> And I reported it . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.384)

<font> C. Custance . </font> Nay I must speake it againe .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.385)

<font> R. Royster . </font> No no , he tolde it all .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.386)

<font> M. M. </font> Was I not metely plaine ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.387)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Yes . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.388)

<font> M. M. </font> But I would not tell all , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.389)

for faith if I had With you dame Custance ere this houre it had ben bad
, And not without cause : (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.390)

for this goodly personage , Ment no lesse than to ioyne with you in
mariage . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.391)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> Let him wast no more labour nor sute about
me . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.392)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Ye know not where your preferment lieth I see ,
He sending you such a token , ring and letter . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.393)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> Mary here it is , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.394)

ye neuer sawe a better . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.395)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Let vs see your letter .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.396)

<font> C. Custance . </font> Holde , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.397)

reade it if ye can . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.398)

And see what letter it is to winne a woman . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.399)

<font> M. Mery. </font> To mine owne deare coney birde , swete heart ,
and pigsny Good Mistresse Custance present these by and by ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.400)

Of this superscription do ye blame the stile ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.401)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> With the rest as good stuffe as ye redde a
great while . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1043.402)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Sweete mistresse where as I loue you nothing at
all , Regarding your substance and richesse chiefe of all , For your
personage , beautie , demeanour and wit , <P_L.1077> I commende me vnto
you neuer a whit . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.403)

Sorie to heare report of your good welfare . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.404)

For <paren> as I heare say </paren> suche your conditions are , That ye
be worthie fauour of no liuing man , To be abhorred of euery honest man
. To be taken for a woman enclined to vice . Nothing at all to Vertue
gyuing hir due price , Wherfore concerning mariage , ye are thought
Suche a fine Paragon , as nere honest man bought .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.405)

And nowe by these presentes I do you aduertise That I am minded to
marrie you in no wise . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.406)

For your goodes and substance , I coulde bee content To take you as ye
are . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.407)

If ye mynde to bee my wyfe , Ye shall be assured for the tyme of my
lyfe , I will keepe ye ryght well , from good rayment and fare ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.408)

Ye shall not be kepte but in sorowe and care . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.409)

Ye shall in no wyse lyue at your owne libertie , Doe and say what ye
lust , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.410)

ye shall neuer please me , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.411)

But when ye are mery , I will be all sadde , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.412)

When ye are sory , I will be very gladde . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.413)

When ye seeke your heartes ease , I will be vnkinde ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.414)

At no tyme , in me shall ye muche gentlenesse finde .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.415)

But all things contrary to your will and minde , Shall be done :
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.416)

otherwise I wyll not be behinde To speake . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.417)

And as for all them that woulde do you wrong I will so helpe and
mainteyne , ye shall not lyue long . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.418)

Nor any foolishe dolte , shall cumbre you but I .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.419)

I , who ere say nay , wyll sticke by you tyll I die .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.420)

Thus good mistresse Custance , the lorde you saue and kepe , From me
Roister Doister , whether I wake or slepe . Who fauoureth you no lesse
, <paren> ye may be bolde </paren> Than this letter purporteth , which
ye haue vnfolde . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.421)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> Nowe by this letter of loue ; is it not
fine ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.422)

<font> R. Royster . </font> By the armes of Caleys it is none of myne .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1077.423)

<P_L.1111>

<font> R. Royster . </font> Fie you are fowle to blame
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.425)

this is your owne hand . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.426)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> Might not a woman be proude of such an
husbande ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.427)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Ah that ye would in a letter shew such despite
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.428)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Oh I would I had hym here , the which did
it endite . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.429)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Why ye made it your selfe ye tolde me by this
light . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.430)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Yea I ment I wrote it myne owne selfe
yesternight . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.431)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> Ywis sir , I would not haue sent you such
a mocke . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.432)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Ye may so take it , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.433)

but I ment it not so by cocke . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.434)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Who can blame this woman to fume and frette and
rage ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.435)

Tut , tut , your selfe nowe haue marde your owne marriage .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.436)

Well , yet mistresse Custance , if ye can this remitte , This gentleman
otherwise may your loue requitte . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.437)

<font> C. Custa~ce . </font> No God be with you both ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.438)

and seeke no more to me . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.439)

Exeat . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.440)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Wough , she is gone for euer ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.441)

I shall hir no more see . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.442)

<font> M. Mery. </font> What weepe ; fye for shame , and blubber ; for
manhods sake , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.443)

Neuer lette your foe so muche pleasure of you take .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.444)

Rather play the mans parte , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.445)

and doe loue refraine . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.446)

If she despise you een despise ye hir againe . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.447)

<font> R. Royster . </font> By gosse and for thy sake I defye hir in
deede . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.448)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Yea and perchaunce that way ye shall much
sooner speede , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.449)

For one madde propretie these women haue in fey ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.450)

When ye will , they will not : (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.451)

Will not ye , then will they . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.452)

Ah foolishe woman , ah moste vnluckie Custance , Ah vnfortunate woman ,
ah pieuishe Custance , Art thou to thine harmes so obstinately bent ,
That thou canst not see where lieth thine high preferment ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.453)

Canst thou not lub dis man , which coulde lub dee so well ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.454)

Art thou so much thine own foe . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.455)

<font> R. R. </font> Thou dost the truth tell . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.456)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Wel I lame~t . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.457)

<font> R. R. </font> So do I . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.458)

<font> M M. </font> Wherfor ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.459)

<font> R R. </font> For this thing Bicause she is gone .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.460)

<font> M. M. </font> I mourne for an other thing .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.461)

<font> R. Royster . </font> What is it Merygreeke , wherfore thou dost
griefe take ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.462)

<font> M. Mery. </font> That I am not a woman my selfe for your sake ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.463)

I would haue you my selfe , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.464)

and a strawe for yond Gill , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.465)

And mocke much of you though it were against my will .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1111.466)

<P_L.1145>

I would not I warrant you , fall in such a rage , As so to refuse suche
a goodly personage . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.468)

<font> R. Royster . </font> In faith I heartily thanke thee Merygreeke
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.469)

<font> M. Mery. </font> And I were a woman . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.470)

<font> R. R. </font> Thou wouldest to me seeke .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.471)

<font> M. Mery. </font> For though I say it , a goodly person ye bee .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.472)

<font> R. Royster . </font> No , no . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.473)

<font> M. M. </font> Yes a goodly man as ere I dyd see .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.474)

<font> R. Royster . </font> No , I am a poore homely man as God made
mee . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.475)

<font> M. Mery. </font> By the faith that I owe to God sir , but ye bee
. (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.476)

Woulde I might for your sake , spende a thousande pound land .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.477)

<font> R. Royster . </font> I dare say thou wouldest haue me to thy
husbande . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.478)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Yea : (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.479)

And I were the fairest lady in the shiere , And knewe you as I know you
, and see you nowe here , Well I say no more . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.480)

<font> R. R. </font> Gramercies with all my hart .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.481)

<font> M. Mery. </font> But since that can not be , will ye play a wise
parte ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.482)

<font> R. Royster . </font> How should I ; (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.483)

<font> M. M. </font> Refraine from Custance a while now .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.484)

And I warrant hir soone right glad to seeke to you ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.485)

Ye shall see hir anon come on hir knees creeping , And pray you to be
good to hir salte teares weeping . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.486)

<font> R. Royster . </font> But what and she come not ;
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.487)

<font> M. M. </font> In faith then farewel she .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.488)

Or else if ye be wroth , ye may auenged be . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.489)

<font> R. Royster . </font> By cocks precious potsticke ,
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.490)

and een so I shall . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.491)

I wyll vtterly destroy hir , and house and all .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.492)

But I woulde be auenged in the meane space , On that vile scribler ,
that did my wowyng disgrace . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.493)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Scribler <paren> ko you </paren>
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.494)

in deede he is worthy no lesse . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.495)

I will call hym to you , and ye bidde me doubtlesse .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.496)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Yes , for although he had as many liues ,
As a thousande widowes , and a thousande wiues , As a thousande lyons ,
and a thousand rattes , A thousande wolues , and a thousande cattes , A
thousande bulles , and a thousande calues , And a thousande legions
diuided in halues , He shall neuer scape death on my swordes point ,
Though I shoulde be torne therfore ioynt by ioynt .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1145.497)

<P_L.1179>

<font> M. Mery. </font> Nay , if ye will kyll him , I will not fette
him , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.499)

I will not in so muche extremitie sette him , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.500)

He may yet amende sir , and be an honest man , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.501)

Therfore pardon him good soule , as muche as ye can .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.502)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Well , for thy sake , this once with his
lyfe he shall passe , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.503)

But I wyll hewe hym all to pieces by the Masse .
(UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.504)

<font> M. Mery. </font> Nay fayth ye shall promise that he shall no
harme haue , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.505)

Else I will not fet him . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.506)

<font> R. R. </font> I shall so God me saue . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.507)

But I may chide him a good . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.508)

<font> M. M. </font> Yea that do hardely . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.509)

<font> R. Royster . </font> Go then . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.510)

<font> M. M. </font> I returne , (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.511)

and bring him to you by & by . (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.512)

Ex. (UDALL-E1-H,L.1179.513)