Resp. That they rule the church, with scripture well accords.
Oppr. They were proud and covetous, and took much upon them.
People. But they were not covetous that took all from them!
Oppr. The coin also is changed.
People. Yea! from silver to dross—
'Twas told us vor the best: but poor we bear the loss!
When chad with zwet of brows got up a few small crumbs,
At paying of my debts ich could not make my sums.
My landlord, vor my corn, paid me zuch sums and zuch;
When he should ha't vor rent, it was but half zo much.
Zix pence in each shilling was i-strike quite away;
Zo, vor one piece ich took, che was vain to pay him tway.
One would think 'twere brass, and zorow have I else;
But, ich ween most part on't was made of our old bells!
Insol. Yet, if ye mark it well, for one piece ye have three;
Which, for your People is no small commodity.
People. Well, I will meddle in this same matter no more;
But Is reck not an 'twere zilver, as 'twas avor.
Oppr. People! ye shall, at length, find it all for the best.
People. Cha hard our parish clerk say:
Diuum este, justlum weste.
Resp. Undoubtedly, I feel many things are amiss!