But of all the beggers he met on the way,
Little John he was the chief.
But as he was walking himself alone,
Four beggers he chanced to spy,
Some deaf, and some blind, and some came behind ;
Sayes John, Heres a brave company.
Good-morrow, said John, my brethren dear,
Good fortune I had you to see ;
Which way do you go ? pray let me know,
For I want some company. {282}