Read the passage from Everyman.COUSIN. No, by our Lady; I have the cramp in my toe. Trust not to me, for, so God me speed, I will deceive you in your most need, Kindred.

Cousin claims that a cramp in his toe prevents him from going, then admits that Everyman should not trust him because he would fail him when most needed. His words reveal that he is making an excuse to avoid accompanying Everyman, rather than genuinely offering help.

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