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.