Albeit in this matter I must your pardon crave, 100
Alas woulde ye wyshe in me the witte that ye have?
But as for my fault I can quickely amende,
I will shewe Custance it was I that did offende.
R. Royster. By so doing hir anger may be reformed.
M. Mery. But if by no entreatie she will be turned, 105
Then sette lyght by hir and bee as testie as shee,
And doe your force upon hir with extremitie.
R. Roister. Come on therefore lette us go home in sadnesse.
M. Mery. That if force shall neede all may be in a readinesse,[534]