Do, cousin.” Reynard grinned, and said, “I will.
Honey you shall not long time be without.
’Tis true just now I’m rather sore of foot;
But what of that? The love I bear to you
Shall make the road seem short, and easy too
Not one of all my kith or kin is there
Whom I so honor as th’ illustrious Bear.
Come, then, and in return I know you’ll say
A good word for me on the council day.
You shall have honey to your heart’s content,