Of thy belovèd Self (I mean) of me.
129 grateful] graceful 1682.
To the Excellent Master of Music, Signior Pietro Reggio, on His Book of Songs.
Tho' to advance thy fame, full well I know
How very little my dull pen can do;
Yet, with all deference, I gladly wait,
Enthrong'd amongst th' attendants on thy state:
Thus when Arion, by his friends betray'd,
Upon his understanding Dolphin play'd,