And in her fauour high be reckoned,

As Arthegall,[724] and Sophy now beene honored.

Certes (then said the Prince) I God auow, vii

That sith I armes and knighthood first did plight,

My whole desire hath beene, and yet is now,

To serue that Queene with all my powre and might.

Now hath[725] the Sunne with his lamp-burning light,

Walkt round[726] about the world, and I no lesse,

Sith[727] of that Goddesse I haue sought the sight,

Yet no where can her find: such happinesse