And the Earle of Shrewsbury,

4

‘And bidde them bring Thomas Cromawell;

Let’s see what he can say to mee;’

For Thomas had woont to haue carryed his head vp,

But now he hanges it vppon his knee.

5

‘How now? How now?’ the king did say,

‘Thomas, how is it with thee?’

‘Hanging and drawing, O king!’ he saide;