A Cock and Bull Story

Jack Point has lost Elsie. Wilfred has lost Fairfax - and his job in the process. So, they conspire to tell the Lieutenant and the Yeomen that Wilfred has shot Fairfax, and that he sank in the river.

In return for your own part
You are making,
Undertaking
To instruct me in the art
Art amazing,
Wonder raising
Of a jester,
Jesting free.
Proud position -
High ambition.
And a lively one I'll be,
Wag a wagging,
Never flagging.
Tell a Tale of Cock and Bull