And take up the old trade

Of a fine old English gentleman,

All of the olden time.

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BRING US IN GOOD ALE

Bring us in good ale, and bring us in good ale;

For y sour blessed Ladake bring us in good ale!

Bring us in no browne bred, for that is made of brane,[57]

Nor bring us in no white bred, for therein is no gane,