For all the fault is laid most on the Men, they do say,
For if a Man do intend for to thrive,
Then he must be sure to ask leave of his Wife.
To the Tune of Digbies Farewel.
A Company of Gossips that love strong bub,[184]
that met at an Alehouse, and there they did club,
They called for the short Pot, and likewise for the long,
come Tapster, be quick, for we soon must begon.
They cupt it about, and they made such great hast,