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Great aid thereto his mighty puissaunce,
2 And dreaded name shall giue in that sad day:
Where also proofe of thy prow valiaunce
4 Thou then shalt make, t'increase thy louers pray.
Long time ye both in armes shall beare great sway,
6 Till thy wombes burden thee from them do call,
And his last fate him from thee take away,
8 Too rathe cut off by practise criminall
Of secret foes, that him shall make in mischiefe fall.

1 "Great aid thereto his mighty puissance

thereto > in that purpose puissance > power, strength

2 And dreaded name shall give in that sad day: 3 Where also proof of your prow valiance

prow > doughty

4 You then shall make, to increase your lover's prey.

prey > plunder, spoils

5 Long time you both in arms shall bear great sway,