And live and make good cheer."

Such was old Brentford's honest testament.

He did devise his moneys for the best,

And lies in Brentford church in peaceful rest.

Prince Edward lived, and money made and spent;

But his good sire was wrong, it is confessed,

To say his son, young Thomas, never lent.

He did; young Thomas lent at interest,

And nobly took his twenty-five per cent.

Long time the famous reign of Ned endured