4
He made him Butler sure indeed,
And then his Steward with all speed,
Which made the other servants spite,
And envy him both day and night.
5
He was never false unto his trust,
But proved ever true and just;
And to the Lord did hourly pray
To guide him still both night and day.
6
In this place, plainly it appears,
He lived the space of seven years;
His parents then he thought upon,
And of his promise to return.
7
Then humbly of his Lord did crave,
That he his free consent might have
To go and see his parents dear,
He had not seen this many a year.
8
Then having leave, away he went,
Not dreaming of the false intent
That was contrived against him then
By wicked, false, deceitful men.