It is nought good a sleping hound to wake.

And gladly wolde he lerne, and gladly teche.

And gladly would he learn, and gladly teach

Women naturally desire the same six things as I; they want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous with money, obedient to the wife, and lively in bed.

Patience is a conquering virtue.

One flesh they are; and one flesh, so I'd guess, Has but one heart, come grief or happiness.

For many a pasty have you robbed of blood, And many a Jack of Dover have you sold That has been heated twice and twice grown cold. From many a pilgrim have you had Christ's curse, For of your parsley they yet fare the worse, Which they have eaten with your stubble goose; For in your shop full many a fly is loose.