In a Quiet Village

by S. Baring-Gould

Then Viola entreats the two girls to find her where she may not only lodge, but also find work.

“Nan. Uds me, our Dorothy went away but last week,

And I know my mistress wants a maid, and why

May she not be placed there? This is a likely wench,

I tell you truly, and a good wench, I warrant her.

Madge. And ’tis a hard case if we, that have served

Four years apiece, cannot bring in one servant.

We will prefer her.… Can you milk a cow?

And make a merry-bush?