For worse was it never.
Finis. J. S.
[601] The Maner of the World now a dayes] Was Imprinted at London in Flete Strete at the signe of the Rose Garland by W. Copland, n. d. This piece (of the original impression of which I have not been able to procure a sight) is now given from Old Ballads, 1840, edited by J. P. Collier, Esq., for the Percy Society.
[602] baylies] Qy. “bayles?”
[603] lyers] Qy. “lyes?”
HERE AFTER FOLOWETH THE BOKE ENTYTULED
WARE THE HAUKE,[604]
PER SKELTON, LAUREAT.
PROLOGUS SKELTONIDIS LAUREATI SUPER WARE THE HAWKE.
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