Lamentably they did together moan,
And uttered each full many a hollow groan.
My daughter GILLIAN interposeth:
GILL: But, father, groans are so distressing,
And groans in verse are most depressing--
MYSELF:
Then peace, child, and in common prose
I'll let the poor rogues vent their woes:
... they groaned and they sighed lamentably--
My daughter GILLIAN interrupteth:
GILL: What, father, are they groaning still?
MYSELF:
Of course they are, and so they will,
And so shall I; so, girl, take heed,
And cease their groaning to impede.
Is it agreed?
GILL: Oh, yes, indeed!
MYSELF: Then with our Geste I will proceed.
... they groaned and sighed lamentably.
"Alack!" cried Gurth, "I had not greatly minded till now, but this vile-
tongued Fool hath stirred Fear to wakefulness within me. Here's me, scarce
thirty turned, hale and hearty, yet must die woefully and with a maid as
do love me grievously!"
"And me!" groaned Rick. "No more than twenty and five, I--a very lad--and
with two maids as do languish for me fain and fond!"
"Ha, and what o' me?" mourned dismal, redheaded Will.
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