Too costly a flower were this, I see it now,

To pluck and set upon my barren helm

To wither—any garish plume will do.

I 'll not insult you and refuse your Duchy—

You can so well afford to yield it me,

And I were left, without it, sadly lorn.

As it is—for me—if that will flatter you,

A somewhat wearier life seems to remain

Than I thought possible where ... 'faith, their life

Begins already! They 're too occupied