Of dyuers great estates,

As well[1441] as other men.

Now to withdrawe my pen, 1250

And now a whyle to rest,

Me semeth it[1442] for the best.

The forecastell of my shyp

Shall glyde, and smothely slyp

Out of the wawes wod

Of[1443] the stormy flod;

Shote anker, and lye at rode,