That God wole have may nevyr more fayle;

Modyr on erthe was nevyr non cler,

Withowth sche had in byrthe travayle.

ȝelomy. In byrth travayle muste sche nedys have,

Or ellys no chylde of here is born.

Joseph. I pray ȝow, dame, and ȝe vowchesave,

Com se the chylde my wyff beforn.

Salome. Grete God be in this place!

Swete systyr, how fare ȝe?

Maria. I thank the fadyr of his hyȝ grace,