R. Royster [aside]. Nowe myght I speake to them, if I wist what to say.

M. Mumbl. Nay we will go both off, and see what he is.

R. Royster. One that hath hearde all your talke and singyng ywis. 90

Tib. Talk. The more to blame you, a good thriftie husbande[405]

Woulde elsewhere have had some better matters in hande.

R. Royster. I dyd it for no harme, but for good love I beare,

To your dame mistresse Custance, I did your talke heare.

And Mistresse nource I will kisse you for acquaintance. 95

M. Mumbl. I come anon sir.

Tib. Talk. Faith I would our dame Custance