And the less good he can to listen maidens talk.

I care not, and I go bid him hence for to walk:

It were well done to know what he maketh here-away.

R. Roister. Now might I speak to them, if I wist what to say. [Aside.

M. Mumbl. Nay, we will go both of's, and see what he is.

R. Roister (coming forward). One that heard all your talk and singing, i-wis.

Tib. Talk. The more to blame you: a good thrifty husband

Would elsewhere have had some better matters in hand.

R. Roister. I did it for no harm; but for good love I bear

To your dame Mistress Custance I did your talk hear.