How lively[1273] in her country-weedes she lookt?
A bonier wench all Suffolke cannot yeeld:—
All Suffolke! nay, all England holds none such. 40
Raphe. Sirha Will Ermsby, Ned is deceived.
Ermsbie. Why, Raphe?
Raphe. He saies all England hath no such, and I say, and Ile stand to it, there is one better in Warwickshire.
The honourable historie of Frier Bacon[1279]
Warren. How proovest thou that, Raphe? 45
Raphe. Why, is not the abbot a learned man, and hath red many bookes, and thinkest thou he hath not more learning than thou to choose a bonny wench? yes, I warrant thee, by his whole grammer.
Ermsby. A good reason, Raphe. 50