Since that the king’s grace’s majesty in office did me set,
What abundance of wealth to me might I get?
Now and then some vantage I achieve,
Much more yet may I take;
But that I fear unto the king
That some complaint will make.
Ambidexter.
Jesu, Master Sisamnes, you are unwise.
Sisamnes.
Why so? I pray ye, let me agnise,