Pok’d to the King a gert long sword,
Which he pok’d back agen.
It had been hoped that the King would make the round of the city and visit the Guildhall and Castle, but he declined to do this. The Mayor and Alderman had proposed a sumptuous repast at the Guildhall for His Majesty, but he declined to attend, much to their disappointment.
But this a did—now this was kind—
Knowin’ the people’s longing mind,
And being pretty tall,
A stude ’pon tiptoes, it is zed;
And, condescending pok’d his head
Over the Bishop’s wall.
Zum of the Ex’ter vokes suppose