Ner.You, my friends, who know my scheme,
May mete and judge my general scope in this,
A sample of my temper coined and uttered
For the world’s model, that all men’s endeavours
May rise with mine to have all things at best,
Not only for myself but for the world;
Riches and joy and heart’s content for all.
It may be done, and who should do it but I?
See now my years at best, my youth and strength
With form and gifts agreeing, and my power,....