Thou on one sleeve wilt thy revenues wear;

And haunt the court, without a prospect there.

Are these expedients for renown? Confess

Thy little self, that I may scorn thee less.

Be wise, Vincenna, and the court forsake;

Our fortunes there, nor thou, nor I, shall make.

Ev'n men of merit, ere their point they gain,

In hardy service make a long campaign;

Most manfully besiege their patron's gate,

And oft repuls'd, as oft attack the great