Shepherd.
But deer have horns; how must I keep her under?
Echo. Keep her under.
Shepherd.
How shall I hold her, ne'er to part asunder?
Echo. A—se under.
Shepherd.
But what can glad me, when she's laid on bier?
Echo. Beer.
Shepherd.
What must I do, when woman will be kind?
Echo. Be kind.
Shepherd.
What must I do, when woman will be cross?
Echo. Be cross.
Shepherd.
Lord, what is she, that can so turn and wind?
Echo. Wind.
Shepherd.
If she be wind, what stills her when she blows?
Echo. Blows.
Shepherd.
But, if she bang again, still should I bang her?
Echo. Bang her.
Shepherd.
Is there no way to moderate her anger?
Echo. Hang her.
Shepherd.
Thanks, gentle Echo! right thy answers tell
What woman is, and how to guard her well.
Echo. Guard her well.
EPITAPH.
