Cham afrayde of some[682] harme.

Diccon. Come hether, then, and sturre the nat

One inche out of this cyrcle plat, 90

But stande as I thee teache.

Hodge. And shall ich be here safe from theyr clawes?

Diccon. The mayster devill with his longe pawes

Here to the can not reache.

Now will I settle me to this geare. 95

Hodge. I saye, Diccon, heare me, heare!

Go softely to thys matter!