[843] Ver. 49. King Harry ... a verry good king, MS.

[844] V. 50. I trow his hose cost but, MS.

[845] V. 51. He thought them 12d. over to deere, MS.

[846] [rascal.]

[847] V. 52. clowne, MS.

[848] V. 53. He was king and wore the crowne, MS.

[849] [thou art.]

[850] [V. 57-60:—

"O Bell my wiffe! why dost thou fflyte
now is now and then was then;
wee will live now obedyent lyffe
thou the woman and I the man.">[

[851] [argue.]