For, through the weaknesse of my witt, this way

I shall diminish what I hope to pay.

And this consider, T'was the sonne of May

And not Apollo that did rule the day.

Had it bin hee then somthing would have rose;

In gratefull verse or else in thankfull prose

I would have told you (father) by my hand

That I yor sonne am prouder of yor band

Then others of theyr freedome, And to pay

Thinke it good service to kneele downe and pray.