And what so well had merited his love;
For never prince in grace did more excel,
Or royal city more in duty strove.
242.
Nor with an idle care did he behold;
Subjects may grieve, but monarchs must redress;
He chears the fearful, and commends the bold,
And makes despairers hope for good success.
243.
Himself directs what first is to be done,