I pray ȝow, spowse, do no more so;
In happ the mydwyvys wyl take it to grame,
And at ȝour nede helpe wele non do.
Iff ȝe have nede of mydwyvys, lo!
Peraventure thei wyl gon hens:
Therfor be sad and ȝe may so,
And wynnyth alle the mydwyvis good diligens.
Maria. Husbond, I pray ȝow dysplese ȝow nowth,
Thow that I lawghe and gret joye have;
Here is the chylde this werde hath wrought,