5By a worse painter made; and (without pride)

When by thy judgment they are dignifi'd,

My lines are such: 'Tis the preheminence

Of friendship onely to'impute excellence.

England to whom we'owe, what we be, and have,

10Sad that her sonnes did seeke a forraine grave

(For, Fates, or Fortunes drifts none can soothsay,

Honour and misery have one face and way.)

From out her pregnant intrailes sigh'd a winde

Which at th'ayres middle marble roome did finde