R. Royster. It will not be possible. 95

M. Mery [rubbing R.'s temples roughly]. Yes for twentie pounde.

R. Royster. Armes[!][495] what dost thou?

M. Mery. Fet you again out of your sound[496]

By this crosse ye were nigh gone in deede, I might feele

Your soule departing within an inche of your heele. E i b

Now folow my counsell.

R. Royster. What is it?

M. Mery. If I wer you,

Custance should eft seeke to me, ere I woulde bowe. 100