Fool. A Fool, a fool, a fool, a Fool, I heard thou say,
But more the other way,
For here I have a Tool
Will make a Maid to play,
Although in Cupid's School,
Come all away.
Enter Blue Britches.
Blue Britches. I am the Knight of Lee,
And here I have a Dagger,
Offended not to be,
Come in thou needy Beggar,
And follow me.
Enter Ginger Britches.
Ginger Britches. Behold, behold, behold,
A man of poor Estate,
Not one Penny to infold.
Enter Pepper Britches.
Pepper Britches. My money is out at use, or else I would.
Enter Mr. Allspice.
Allspice. With a Hack, a hack, a hack.
See how I will skip and dance,
For joys that we have found,
Let each man take his chance,
And we will all dance round.
[Then they dance the Sword Dance, which is called "Nelly's Gig," then they run under their Swords, which is called "Runing Battle," then Three Dancers dances with 3 Swords, and the foreman jumping over the Swords, then the Fool goes up to Cicely.
