But now let's see the plot another laid.

[Original]

THE second dame, whose husband was so meek,

That only from her lips the truth he'd seek,

When seated with him 'neath a pear tree's shade,

Contriv'd at ease and her arrangement made.

The story I shall presently relate;

The butler, strong, well dress'd, and full of prate:

Who often made the other servants trot,