The 31st Pilgrim—Sister Bettie

doi:10.1136/bmj.325.7378.1508

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J W Fletcher, retired general practitioner

Woodbridge, Suffolk

A sister too, there was, a worthy woman

(Credit: KOBAL COLLECTION)

That in her own ward held just dominion,

A wenche thikke and well-I-growen was

With pointed nose and eyghen mischievous

And buttocks brode and brestes round and hye

But right fair werr her cheekes, I wol not lye.

Girt close she was with starched apron

In proper modesty and nice discretion

While at her waist she wore a belte red

A smalle cap she had upon her head.

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