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,