He showeth himselfe herein, ye see, so very a coxe, 230

The cat was not so madly alured by the foxe

To run into the snares was set for him, doubtlesse;

For he leapt in for myce, and this Sir John for madnes.

D. Rat. Well, and ye shift no better, ye losel, lyther, and lasye,

I will go neare for this to make ye leape at a dasye.[748] 235

In the kings name, Master Bayly, I charge you set him fast.

Diccon. What, faste at cardes, or fast on slepe? it is the thing I did last.

D. Rat. Nay, fast in fetters, false varlet, according to thy deedes.

Bayly. Master Doctor, ther is no remedy, I must intreat you needes