And merrily they drunk round
Their boules of sack, to strengthen the back,
Whilst their knees did touch the ground.
First Robin Hood began a health
To Marian his onely dear ;
And his yeomen all, both comly and tall,
Did quickly bring up the rear :
For in a brave venie they tost off the bouls,
Whilst thus they did remain ;
And every cup, as they drunk up,