3.

Knighthood in old time was counted an honour,

Which the best spiritts did not disdayne;

But now it is us’d in so base a manner,

That it’s noe creditt, but rather a staine:

Tush, it’s noe matter what people doe say,

The name of a Knight a whole village will sway.

4.

Shepheards, leave singing your pastorall sonnetts,

And to learne complements shew your endeavours: