She had so many children she didn't know what to do;

She gave them some broth without any bread,

She whipped them all well and put them to bed.

CCLIV.

Old woman, old woman, shall we go a shearing?

Speak a little louder, sir, I am very thick of hearing.

Old woman, old woman, shall I love you dearly?

Thank you, kind sir, I hear you very clearly.

CCLV.