And then bespake Child Waters sister,

And these were the words said she:

"You have the prettiest foot-page, brother,

That ever I saw with mine eye.

"But that his belly it is so big,

His girdle goes wondrous high;

And ever, I pray you, Child Waters,

Let him go into the chamber with me."

"It is more meet for a little foot-page,

That has run through moss and mire,