70. ¶ The Preface to the booke of Huswiferie

1
Take weapon away, of what force is a man?
Take huswife from husband, and what is he than?

2
As louers desireth together to dwell,
So husbandrie loueth good huswiferie well.

3
Though husbandrie seemeth to bring in the gaines,
Yet huswiferie labours seeme equall in paines.

4
Some respit to husbands the weather may send,
But huswiues affaires haue neuer an end.