Easter.
3
When Easter comes, who knowes not than,
that Veale and Bakon is the man:[E59]
And [Martilmas] beefe[1][E60] doth beare good [tack],
when countrie folke doe dainties lack.
Midsommer.
Mihelmas.
4
When Mackrell ceaseth from the seas,
[John Baptist] brings [grassebeefe] and pease.
Fresh herring plentie, [Mihell] brings,
with fatted [Crones],[2] and such old things.[E61]
Hallomas.
Christmas.
5
All Saints doe laie for porke and [souse],
for sprats and [spurlings] for their house.[E62]
At Christmas play and make good cheere,
for Christmas comes but once a yeere.
A caueat.
Fasting.