Bryng us in no butter, for therin are many herys, Nor bryng us in no pygge’s flesch, for that will make us borys. But bryng us in, etc.
Bryng us in no podynges, for therein is al Gode’s good, Nor bryng us in no venesen, for that is not for our blod. But bryng us in, etc.
Bryng us in no capon’s flesch for that is ofte der, Nor bryng us in no doke’s flesch for thei slober in mer (mire).
But bryng us in good ale, and bryng us in good ale, For our blyssyd lady sak, bryng us in good ale.
CHAPTER IX.
Sir Toby.—“Dost thou think because thou art virtuous there shall be no more cakes and ale?”
Clown.—“Yes, by Saint Anne; and ginger shall be hot i’ the mouth too.”
Twelfth Night. Act ii. Sc. 3.