‘and of dainties [we will none lacke];

We will eate and drinke and fare of the best,

and I will pay for the shot.’

13

‘God haue mercy for nothing,’ quoth the tanner,

‘thou paiest for none of mine,

For I haue as many nobles in my purse

as thou hast pence in thine.’

14

‘God giue you ioy of yours,’ said our king,