That it was used for miracle plays is seen on p. 227 (" Cotte of lether for Christe," and "lyne for the clowdes," etc.).

Contynuall prayse these lynes in brasse, Of Allaine Dister here, A clothier, vertuous while he was In Lavenham many a yeare.

You must not carry it, Harlem: you are a pretty fellow and lop the lyne of life well, but weake to Baltazar.