Then off made buyer with a prize,

Then seller to his "Times" returned;

And so did day wear, wear, till eyes

Brightened apace, for rest was earned:

He locked door long ere candle burned.

And whither went he? Ask himself,

Not me! To change of scene, I think.

Once sold the ware and pursed the pelf,

Chaffer was scarce his meat and drink,

Nor all his music—money-chink.