ffor here wyl be born the kynges sone of blys!

Joseph. Now, jentyll wyff, be of good myrthe,

And if ȝe wyl owght have, telle me what ȝe thynk;

I xal not spare for schep nor derthe,—

Now telle me ȝour lust of mete and drynk.

Maria. ffor mete and drynk lust I ryght nowth,

Allemyghty God my fode xal be!

Now that I am in chawmere brought,

I hope ryght welle my chylde to se.

Therfore husbond, of ȝour honesté,