So long vnwreaked of thine enimy?

Or hast thou, Lord,[1125] of good mens cause no heed?

Or doth thy iustice sleepe, and silent ly?

What booteth then the good and righteous deed,

If goodnesse find no grace, nor righteousnesse no meed?

If good find grace, and righteousnesse reward, x

Why then is Amoret in caytiue band,

Sith that more bounteous creature neuer far’d

On foot, vpon the face of liuing land?

Or if that heauenly iustice may withstand