For when Death bloweth his blast,

They all run from me full fast.

Five-Wits. Everyman, my leave now of thee I take;

I will follow the other, for here I thee forsake.

Everyman. Alas! then may I wail and weep,

For I took you for my best friend.

Five-Wits. I will no longer thee keep;

Now farewell, and there an end.

Everyman. O Jesu, help, all hath forsaken me!

Good-Deeds. Nay, Everyman, I will bide with thee,