This night I am comen for to loose thee.’

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‘Now nay, now nay,’ quoth Iohn o the Side;

‘Itt ffeares me sore that will not bee;

Ffor a pecke of gold and silver,’ Iohn sayd,

‘In faith this night will not loose mee.’

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But then bespake him Hobby Noble,

And till his brother thus sayd hee;

Sayes, Four shall take this matter in hand,