That wil unto their tacklings stand.

The maids are bonny girles I see,

Who have provided much good cheer,

Which at my dame’s commandment be

To set it on the table here.

For I have here two knives in store,

To lend to him that wanteth one;

Commend my wits, good lads, therefore,

That comes now hither having none.

For if I schuld, no Christmas pye