Wherfor now playnly I wol my style dresse

Of one to speke, at nede that wol nat fayle;

10

Alas! for dole, I ne can ne may expresse

Her passing pryse, and that is no mervayle.

O wind of grace, now blow into my sayle!

O aureat licour of Cleo, for to wryte

My penne enspyre, of that I wolde endyte!

15

Alas! unworthy I am and unable