Johannes. No wonder, Lady, thow so dede ye.

Maria. Tho my sone Jhesu of his hye peté

Sent to me an aungyl, and thus he sayd,

That the thredde nyth I schuld assende to my sone in deité;

Thanne to have youre presence, brether, hertly I prayed,

And thus at my request God hath you sent me.

Petrus. Wys gracyous Lady, we are ryth wel payed.

Maria. Blissid brethere, I beseke you than tent me;

Now wyl I rest me in this bed that for me is rayed;

Wachith me besily wyth youre laumpys and lithtis.