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]