R. Roister (aside). I will stand here awhile, and talk with them anon.
I hear them speak of Custance, which doth my heart good;
To hear her name spoken doth even comfort my blood.
M. Mumbl. Sit down to your work, Tibet, like a good girl.
Tib. Talk. Nurse, meddle you with your spindle and your whirl.
No haste but good, Madge Mumblecrust; for whip and whur,[65]
The old proverb doth say, never made good fur.
M. Mumbl. Well, ye will sit down to your work anon, I trust.
Tib. Talk. Soft fire maketh sweet malt,[66] good Madge Mumblecrust,
M. Mumbl. And sweet malt maketh jolly good ale for the nonce.