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⟨At⟩ this they much rejoiced, and watched (illegible text)urns very carefully for six weeks, and no (illegible text)e was uttered: At length tired out, and (illegible text)ken for want of their natural rest, they ⟨concluded⟩ some other might watch as well ⟨as⟩ they, till they refreshed themselves in re(illegible text) and call them when the head began to ⟨speak⟩, which would be time enough; and ⟨cause⟩ this was a secret they did not care ⟨for⟩ having it known till they saw what they ⟨should⟩ make of it. Bacon thereupon, proposed ⟨his⟩ man Miles, and Bungey approved of it; they called Miles, told him the nature of ⟨the⟩ brazen head and what was intended, by ⟨giving⟩ him a strict charge, on his life, to ⟨wake⟩ them as soon as ever he heard it speak. For that, master, said he, let me alone; I ⟨warrant⟩ you I'll do your business effectually, ⟨never⟩ fear it. So he got him a long sword ⟨by⟩ his side, and a tabor and pipe to play, and ⟨keep⟩ him awake if any drowsiness, or the ⟨like⟩, should overtake him.
The charge being given, and he thus ⟨accoutred⟩, the two Friars went to rest in the ⟨next⟩ apartment. Miles then began to pipe ⟨and⟩ sing songs of his sweethearts and frolics.
Bessy that is so frolic and gay,
Like a cat she loves with her tail to play ;
Though sometimes she’ll pant and frown,
