And, in my Faculties, were I as able

To honour Him, as he was honourable,

I would have showne, how, all this Emperie

Hath lost a Friend, in Him, as much as I.

To Mee, so freely, of his owne accord

It pleased Him, his Favours, to afford;

That, when our learned, and late Sov'raigne-Prince,

(By others mis-informed) tooke offence

At my Free Lines; Hee, foun'd such Meanes and Place

To bring, and reconcile mee to his Grace;