And fare well the lustie Maister Roister Doister.

R. Royster. I muste needes speake with thee a worde or twaine. 15

M. Mery. Within a month or two I will be here againe,

Negligence in greate affaires ye knowe may marre all.

R. Roister. Attende upon me now, and well rewarde thee I shall.

M. Mery. I have take my leave, and the tide is well spent.

R. Roister. I die except thou helpe, I pray thee be content, 20

Doe thy parte wel nowe, and aske what thou wilt,

For without thy aide my matter is all spilt.

M. Mery. Then to serve your turne I will some paines take,