Then starte I uppe, and fle to the cuppe;

The ryte waye on I holde.

My thurste to staunche I fyll my paunche

With joly goode ale and olde.

Backe and syde, etc.

And Kytte, my wyfe, that as her lyfe

Lovethe well good ale to seke,

Full ofte drynkythe she that ye maye se

The teares ronne downe her cheke.

Then dothe she troule to me the bolle