Roister Doister / Written, probably also represented, before 1553. Carefully edited from the unique copy, now at Eton College

by Nicholas Udall

Before my sweete hearts dore we will haue a fit,

That if my loue come forth, that I may with hir talke,

I doubt not but this geare shall on my side walke.

But lo, how well Merygreeke is returned sence.

M. Mery. There hath grown no grasse on my heele since I went hence,

Lo here haue I brought that shall make you pastance.

R. Royster. Come sirs let vs sing to winne my deare loue Custance.

Cantent.

M. Mery. Lo where she commeth, some countenaunce to hir make

And ye shall heare me be plaine with hir for your sake.