To witen shepheards' wealth;

When folk be fat, and riches rank,

It is a sign of health.

But say me, what is Algrind, he

That is so oft benempt?

THOM. He is a shepheard great in gree,

But hath been long ypent:

One day he sat upon a hill,

As now thou wouldest me;

But I am taught, by Algrind's ill,