C. Custance. For a foolish matter.
T. Trusty. What is your cause[?]
C. Custance. I am yll accombred with a couple of dawes.
T. Trusty. Nay weepe not woman: but tell me what your cause is G ii
As concerning my friende is any thing amisse?
C. Custance. No not on my part: but here was Sym Suresby[—]
T. Trustie. He was with me and told me so. 30
C. Custance. And he stoode by
While Ralph Roister Doister with helpe of Merygreeke,
For promise of mariage dyd unto me seeke.[555]