If mother Chat see all us here, she ['ll] know how the matter goes,

Therefore I reed you three go hence, and within keep close;

And I will into dame Chat's house, and so the matter use,

That ere ye could go twice to church, I warrant you hear news.

That ere ye could go twice to church, I warrant you hear news.

She shall look well about her, but I durst lay a pledge,

Ye shall of gammer's nee'le have shortly better knowledge.

Gammer. Now, gentle Diccon, do so; and, good sir, let us trudge.

Doctor Rat. By the mass, I may not tarry so long to be your judge.

Diccon. 'Tis but a little while, man: what, take so much pain;