Ask me no more, why there appears
Dayly such troopes of Dragooners?
Since it is requisite, you know;
They rob cum privilegio .

Ask me no more, why th' Gaole confines
Our Hierarchy of best divines?
Since some in Parliament agree
'Tis for the Subjects Liberty.

Ask me no more, why from Blackwall
Great tumults come into Whitehall ?
Since it 's allow'd, by free consent,
The Privilege of Parliament.

Ask me not, why to London comes
So many Musquets, Pikes and Drums?
Although you fear they'll never cease;
'Tis to protect the Kingdoms peace.

Ask me no more, why Strafford's dead,
And why they aim'd so at his head?
Faith, all the reason I can give,
'Tis thought he was too wise to live.

Ask me no more, where 's all the Plate,
Brought in at such an easie rate?
They will it back to th' Owners bring
In case it fall not to the King.

Ask me no more, by what strange sight
Londons Lord Mayor was made a Knight?
Since there 's a strength, not very far,
Hath as much power to make as mar.

Ask me no more, what in this Age
I sing so sharp without a Cage?
My answer is, I need not fear
Since England doth the burden bear.

Ask me no more, for I grow dull,
Why Hotham kept the Town of Hull ?
This answer I in brief do sing,
All things were thus when Pym was King .