Who I confesse base workes despiseth:
But when from cares his free minde riseth,
Heavens course and Naturs he compriseth.
"Mine purple decks, thine maile bedighteth,
Thine lives in war, mine peace delighteth,
Olde acts of princes he resighteth,
All of his friend thinks, seeks, and wrighteth.
"What Venus can, or Loves wingd lord,
First knowes my clerke, and brings me word:
Musicke in cares doth mine afford,