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.