And to the sign o’ th’ Last, there she for him sent;

The people of the house, finding what was in hand,

Stept out immediately, and let Betty understand.

Now this surprising news caus’d her fall in a trance,

Like as if she was dead, no limbs she could advance;

Then her dear brother came, her from the ground he took;

And she spake up and said, O my poor heart is broke.

Then with all speed they went, for to undo her lace,

Whilst at her nose and mouth her heart’s blood ran apace:

Some stood half dead by her, others for help inquire,