But in the meane season we trudge and we trot,

From dayspring to midnyght, I sit not, nor rest not. 40

And now am I sent to dame Christian Custance:

But I feare it will ende with a mocke for pastance.[451]

I bring hir a ring, with a token in a cloute,

And by all gesse, this same is hir house out of doute.

I knowe it nowe perfect, I am in my right way. 45

And loe yond the olde nourse that was wyth us last day.

Actus ii. Scæna ii.

Mage Mumblecrust. Dobinet Doughtie.