[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.