2
Keepe kettles from knocks, set tubs out of Sun,
for mending is costlie, and crackt is soone [dun].

[1] rubbeth. 1573, 1577.


[83.]

Washing.

Take heede when ye wash,
Else run in the lash.

Washing.

1
Maids, wash well and wring well, but beat ye wot how,
if any lack beating, I feare it be yow.

2
In washing by hand, haue an eie to thy [boll],
for [launders] and millers, be quick of their toll.