Barnaby Googe, from the Latin of Naogeorgus, thus introduces the day:--

Nexte John the sonne of Zebedee hath his appoynted day,

Who once by cruell tyraunts will, constrayned was they say

Strong poyson up to drinke, therefore the papistes doe beleeve

That whoso puts their trust in him, no poyson them can greeve.

The wine beside that halowed is in worship of his name,

The priestes doe give the people that bring money for the same.

And after with the selfe same wine are little manchets made,

Agaynst the boystrous winter stormes, and sundrie such like trade.

The men upon this solemne day, do take this holy wine

To make them strong, so do the maydes to make them faire and fine.

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