Where in a dongeon deepe huge numbers lay
Of caytive wretched thrals, that wayled night and day.
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A ruefull sight, as could be seene with eie;
Of whom he learned had in secret wise
The hidden cause of their captivitie,
How mortgaging their lives to Covetise,
Through wastfull Pride and wanton Riotise,
They were by law of that proud Tyrannesse,