To which the husband answered:—On my life,

That women friars pay is very strange;

Will you particulars with me arrange?

How cunningly, said she, you seem to act;

Why clearly you're acquainted with the fact?

'Tis Hymeneal works:—What works? cried he—

Lord! said the dame, assuredly you see,

Why I had paid an hour ago or more

And you've prevented me when at the door;

I'm sure, of those who owe, I'm not the worst,