Holly and Ivy made a great party,
Who should have the mastery
In landës where they go.
Then spake Holly, ‘I am free and jolly.
I will have the mastery
In landës where we go.’
Then spake Ivy, ‘I am loud and proud,
And I will have the mastery,
In landës where we go.’
Then spake Holly, and set him down on his knee,
‘I pray thee, gentle Ivy,
Say me no villainy,
In landës where we go.’