But when Roister Doister is put to his proof,
To keep the Queen's peace[41] is more for his behoof.
If any woman smile, or cast him an eye,
Up is he to the hard ears in love by and by:
And in all the hot haste must she be his wife,
Else farewell his good days, and farewell his life!
Master Ralph Roister Doister is but dead and gone,
Except she on him take some compassion.
Then chief of council must be Matthew Merrygreek!
What, if I for marriage to such an one seek?