Under merry comedies secrets did declare,
Wherein was contained very virtuous lore,
With mysteries and forewarnings very rare.
Such to write neither Plautus nor Terence did spare,
Which among the learned at this day bears the bell:
These with such other therein did excel.
Our comedy or interlude, which we intend to play,
Is named Roister Doister indeed,
Which against the vain-glorious doth inveigh,