And in their fortunes bear a loyal part,
Though I no bonfires light but in my heart.
Truth is, when I receiv'd the first report
10Of a new star risen and seen at Court;
Though I felt joy enough to give a tongue
Unto a mute, yet duty strook me dumb:
And thus surpris'd by rumour, at first sight
I held it some allegiance not to write.
For howe'er children, unto those that look
Their pedigree in God's, not the Church book,