[726] Printed of, ed. 1575.
[727] This is said to Scapethryft, who is nowhere mentioned in the text. 'Fellow' (equivalent to 'comrade') was originally a courteous mode of addressing a servant, like the French mon ami.
[728] Ill may he thrive; the phrase is common in the fourteenth century. Cf. also "y-the," Hickscorner, l .187.
[729] Ed. 1575 you.
[730] roost.
[731] poultry.
[732] God yield you, God reward you. Compare Good den, God deven = good e'en.
[733] moved, disturbed.
[734] behave.
[735] neck.