Susanna fair

Susanna fair some time assaulted was

by two old men, desiring their delight,

which lewd intent they thought to bring to pass,

if not by tender love, by force and might,

to whom she said, if I your suit deny,

you will me falsely accuse, and make me die.

And if I grant to that which you request,

my chastity shall then deflowered be,

which is so dear to me, that I detest

my life, if it berefted be from me,

and rather would I die of mine accord,

ten thousand times, than once offend our Lord.