Now the eight are but four, for a pair forms but one;
They have each one been halved, so they all are undone.
Though the ladies of course (now pray don't make a jest of it),
As the bettermost half, have for ever the best of it.
Having two votes to one in nigh every dispute,
And as much more to say if their words you compute.
See, the bridegrooms are kissing their beautiful brides,
Who a kiss too receive from the Abbot besides.
All but Dame Donoghue, who by chance seems forgot;