To which though nobly ye inclined are,

As goodlie well ye shew’d in late assaies,

Yet braue ensample of long passed daies,

In which trew honor yee may fashiond see,

To like desire of honor may ye raise,

And fill your mind with magnanimitee.

Receiue it Lord therefore as it was ment,

For honor of your name and high descent.

E. S.

To the most honourable and excellent Lo. the Earle of Essex. Great Maister of the Horse to her Highnesse, and knight of the Noble order of the Garter. &c.