Humilíssimo seruitóre
Alberico Gentili.
To my dearely-esteemed friend and fellow M. John
Florio, Reader of the Italian tongue vnto the most Excellent
Maiestie of our sacred Mistris.
I am, all that I am, Florio, thy debter:
Many men owe thee more. yet thou of all
Oblig'd to thee in deepe affections fetter,
Doest for this testimoniall tribute call
But to three more; who haue discharg'd it better:
I say but this (but this is too-too small)
Great is thy Masters-prize, thy Mistris greater,