New Custom entereth alone.

New Cus. When I consider the ancient times before,

That have been these eight hundred years and more,

And those confer with these our later days,

My mind do these displease a thousand ways.

For sure he, that hath both perceived aright,

Will say they differ as darkness doth from light.

For then plain-dealing bare away the prize;

All things were ruled by men of good advice;

Conscience prevailed much, even everywhere;