That yonder is the night risen well nigh.

There is a dial, whereon I may espie

The hour of the day. ’Tis already betwixt four and five.

Here I must get me a lodging, as I would thrive.

There remains yet an hour more of day,

And in three hours I scarcely may

Win home to mine eme’s. Nay, to stay here were best.

Mine aunt dwelleth hard by, as I have guessed.

I will go pray her that she make me a bed,

An on the morrow, so soon as I be awak’ned,